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Supercharge your engineering strategy with data and AI
Ever thought that a deeper understanding of your facilities and assets would transform your organisation’s engineering and technical services? You’re not alone. It’s the eternal challenge – the need to find new efficiencies, operate…
With AI, organisations will sink or swim
Enhancing margins is one of those perennial problems for many organisations. With costs rising, crowded markets and a generally challenging business landscape, how can margins realistically be increased? I’m a firm believer in AI…
How to implement an AI strategy with ethics at its core
As AI transforms the facilities management industry, we look at the importance of ethical use – and how you can implement a strategy that guarantees it. By Gareth Rees, Group Head of Enterprise Architecture,…
Charting the evolving role of AI in facilities cybersecurity
There are two sides of security when we talk about artificial intelligence; how the technology can protect facilities operations, and how to safeguard the AI itself. By Cijo Joseph and John Cruise When we’re…
Mitie secures Great Western Railway contract for FM
Mitie has been awarded a new four year contract with Great Western Railway (GWR). The contract covers engineering maintenance work at 203 stations and six depots in the GWR network, which runs over 1,997…
Meet our people: Maria’s a high-flyer below ground
A laboratory for cutting-edge experiments located 1.1kilometres below ground sounds like something out of a James Bond movie. In fact, the Boulby Underground Laboratory in Yorkshire is where Mitie colleague, Maria Wood, works as…
How we’re using AI to drive facilities transformation
As AI plays a growing role in facilities management, we share how Mitie is putting this transformative technology to use – and what that means for our clients. By Anindya Biswas and Michael Moulsdale…
Mitie’s Cleaning Centre of Excellence thrives at Heathrow
Mitie has trained 380 colleagues and showcased innovation at the Cleaning Centre of Excellence at London Heathrow Airport since January 2024.
Predictive and preventative: the most crucial words in maintenance
What’s your biggest engineering and technical services challenge? Where do faults and failures crop up the most? The modern estate can be incredibly complex to manage. For plenty of organisations, there are gleaming, new…
Mitie secures Great Western Railway contract for FM
Mitie has been awarded a new four year contract with Great Western Railway (GWR). The contract covers engineering maintenance work at 203 stations and six depots in the GWR network, which runs over 1,997…
Confronting the data centre controversy
I’m going to be honest. I love data centres. I’ve worked closely with multiple operators for the past decade and I have never tired of the futuristic environment. It looks like you’ve taken a…
What’s in store at COP29 – the ‘first finance COP’
Upcoming debate on helping developing nations fund decarbonisation means next week’s United Nations Climate Change Conference is being dubbed the ‘first finance COP’. Such support is just one of several key issues – and…
A step towards net zero for David Lloyd Leisure, with Mitie Custom Solar
David Lloyd Leisure aim to become net zero by 2030, and Mitie Custom Solar have been working with them to add solar PV panels to their clubs.
Addressing a technical skills gap with expert training
Mitie’s engineers keep Co-op running smoothly
Mitie volunteers bring sea change to RNLI sites
It was all hands on deck when Mitie colleagues joined their client’s team to refurbish two Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) facilities. The dedicated volunteers spent a day sprucing up the charity’s locations in…
Game on for Mitie’s diverse team players
As a thriving team of 68,000 people, it’s important to make everyone feel included at Mitie. Our new ‘This Is Me’ campaign features nine very different colleagues, who have each opened up about very…
Find your way with the Carbon Reporting Compass
How much of your time and effort is taken up by carbon reporting? We all know how important it is, both for remaining compliant and strategising next steps. But the more time you spend…
Local or global FM?: Consider your strategic goals
Local and global FM solutions serve two subtly different purposes. When deciding which is right for your organisation, ask what you hope to achieve by appointing a facilities management partner – and whether they’ll…
Meet our people: Jerry’s fighting fire on Ascension Island
No two days are the same for Jerry Williams, who works as a firefighter as part of Mitie’s contract with the UK Ministry of Defence Strategic Command on Ascension Island. It’s an isolated but…
An unforgettable day at London Pride
Mitie had the privilege of participating in this year’s London Pride Parade, which took place in June. London’s streets were alive with colour, music, and an overwhelming sense of unity as the city celebrated…
Helping to create a sensory garden for Holt Park Active Centre, Leeds
Our Mitie colleagues were proud to volunteer as part of a team that created a sensory garden for Holt Park Active Centre. When Ralph Thoresby School received a lottery grant, they had a vision…
Mitie partners with Network Rail to tackle waste at Euston Station
Mitie Waste is supporting Network Rail to increase recycling at their stations, with London Euston seeing a 70% reduction in waste collection.
Mitie illuminates stores for a global lingerie retailer with new lighting solution
Mitie led the project to upgrade and repair the internal lighting at 11 of the lingerie retailer’s stores in the UK, reducing energy costs.
Critical infrastructure, complacency creep and how to avoid it
There have been a few ‘pinch yourself’ moments in my career. One of them came when I descended into an empty water reservoir beneath one of the UK’s busiest transport hubs. It was a…
Webinar: Demystifying carbon reporting
Watch the recording of our recent webinar for the insights you need to progress your carbon reporting journey. The session aimed to clarify the confusion around carbon reporting legislation, what it means for organisations…
Case study: Mitie delivers a circular economy lighting scheme to revamp an Edinburgh landmark
“Mitie delivered an excellent lighting solution at one of our most historic buildings. We are delighted with the results of the project, especially the embodied carbon saving resulting from the refurbishment and reuse of…
Case study: A long-term partnership for Mitie and a media giant
Use your carbon reporting data to accelerate your net zero journey
Collecting emissions data is the first vital step of carbon reporting, but how can you turn that data into a robust decarbonisation strategy? As climate change intensifies and emissions regulations continue to evolve, carbon…
5 reasons to outsource carbon reporting
Carbon reporting is fast becoming a priority for all of us – but is it a task you should take on yourself, or are there benefits in getting outside help? As we edge ever…
Collaborating for success with ISO 44001
When it comes to official recognition of achievements in collaboration, ISO 44001 is the gold standard certification. Mitie’s Customer Experience Director, Sophie Howard, played a key role in our organisation’s recent certification and will…
Mitie gets free period products on track at Network Rail
Travellers will soon be able to access free period products at transport hubs around the UK. It’s all thanks to a partnership between Network Rail, the social enterprise Hey Girls and Mitie, which will…
Mitie’s social value hat-trick
From lifesaving blood donations to supporting a food charity and fighting period poverty, three inspiring initiatives show we’re committed to positively impacting the community. Read on to find out more about these recent activities…
The Science of Service Podcast: The golden opportunity of ‘black box’ tech
As we approach the end of the podcast series, Chris and I are in a reflective mood. If The Science of Service is the banner to showcase Mitie’s drive towards facilities transformation, what have…
Four steps to overcoming the retail crime epidemic
The headlines pull no punches. In recent weeks, coverage of UK retail crime has included: I’ve been considering what needs to be done to bring the surge in shop theft under control. There is…
Meet the driving force behind Mitie’s 5,000 EVs
Overseeing one of the UK’s most successful EV fleet transitions has proved to be no mean feat, but Audra puts it all down to two critical factors. She said: “We’re now over 65% electric…
The Science of Service Podcast: Healthcare and the FM paradox
There’s a paradox about facilities management that has been wrestled with since the origins of the sector. On the one hand, the FM industry grows by looking after operational and more organisational elements. This…
Mitie marks 5,000 electric vehicles milestone
Mitie has welcomed the 5,000th electric vehicle (EV) to its fleet, marking a momentous milestone in its decarbonisation journey. With two thirds (66%) of its fleet now electric, Mitie is ramping up speed in pursuit…
Is there really a bump in the road on the switch to EV?
It’s happened before; new figures suggesting even just a tiny hurdle on the UK’s journey to net zero become headline news. Recent numbers from SMMT showing a 1% drop in privately purchased and registered…
The Science of Service Podcast: The office is dead… Long live the office!
As we head towards summer 2024, it’s easy to forget just how different work life was during the pandemic. For those fortunate enough not to have been permanently affected by Covid-19, the sequence of…
Make sure CO2 accounting adds up
Is new carbon reporting legislation a catalyst for change or a compliance burden for the C-suite? This was the hot topic at Mitie’s recent Carbon Disclosure Summit, which welcomed leaders from public and private…
The Science of Service Podcast: Beneath the tip of the security iceberg
What’s your reaction to the word ‘security’? Perhaps it triggers thoughts of guards outside shops and buildings. Or maybe the queue before you get to purchase duty free bargains in the airport. The truth…
Mitie secures spot on the Crown Commercial Service’s Healthcare Soft FM Services Framework
Mitie has been awarded a place on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Healthcare Soft Facilities Management (FM) Framework agreement for a period of three years with an option to extend for a further year….
The Science of Service Podcast: We can be net zero heroes
For many of us, former Vice President Al Gore’s 2006 documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, was the first time the risks of climate change really registered. Gore skilfully used scientific evidence to illustrate the impact…
Mitie charges forward on electrical works for new MYTILINEOS project
Mitie has been appointed by MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals, an international industrial company with a focus on integrated development of renewable energy sources (RES), to deliver the electrical grid connection works for a solar…
Mitie joins carbon busting A-list – but what next?
I’m engaged with Mitie’s sustainability strategy day-to-day. I know the huge amount of work that goes into reducing our carbon emissions, as well as those in our supply chain. So, from a personal perspective,…
Coming soon: The Science of Service Podcast
The podcast launches on Monday 26 February 2024.
Ditching single-use plastics at work
We’ve all seen it – single-use plastics piling up in the office, only to end up in general waste or incineration facilities. Coffee cups, plastic bottles, takeaway food packaging… that’s a lot of plastic…
The Science of Service Podcast: Invitation to a brave new world
Back in the 1990s, chess grandmaster, Garry Kasparov, faced IBM’s Deep Blue computer. It was the classic battle of strategic skill. But with a twist. This time, the contest was between man and machine….
Turn green energy market risks into opportunities
We’ve all become familiar with ‘unprecedented’ times. And when it comes to the energy market, it’s the best way to describe the volatility we’ve been seeing. Even now, we’re only just starting to return…
Wind power sceptics are full of hot air
It was only a matter of time before those questioning the value of decarbonisation turned their attention to UK wind power. They’ve had it in for solar, but recently renewable wind energy has been…
Mitie’s Net Zero Navigator reveals decarbonisation predictions for 2024
Mitie has launched its Net Zero Navigator 2024, which reveals nine key decarbonisation predictions for the year ahead whilst offering advice and support for organisations taking their next steps on the transition to net…
Learn what’s what at COP28
Organisations have a critical role in preventing a climate catastrophe – so keep abreast of COP28 with our handy summary of the event. The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (also known as COP28)…
Mitie recognised as Top 50 Inclusive UK Employer for sixth consecutive year
Mitie has been recognised as one of the UK’s 50 most inclusive employers, for the sixth year running. Ranked number 24 on the 2023 Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers Index (IT50 List), Mitie’s inclusion…
Mitie plugs-in to new NHS Shared Business Services Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure framework
Mitie has been named as a supplier on the NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure framework agreement. Being on the framework will enable Mitie to bid for contracts and projects…
Mitie showcases cutting-edge technology with the launch of its Facilities Transformation Hub
Mitie has unveiled its Transformation Hub which demonstrates the cutting-edge technology it is using to drive Facilities Transformation. Based in its London headquarters in The Shard, the Hub showcases Mitie’s investment in the latest…
Mitie celebrates three golden years on the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Mitie celebrates its third year as a Gold Award recipient on the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), highlighting its consistent and longstanding commitment to supporting the Armed Forces. Reserved for organisations that…
State of Nature’s wake-up call to your organisation
The recent State of Nature report pulled no punches in highlighting the dire condition of UK nature. And as the UK is one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries, it’s little wonder the government…
Four ways to avoid the ‘brick wall’ of 2030
A brick wall. Which is getting bigger. And we’re hurtling towards it with a real risk of disaster. That’s how leading proptech influencer, Antony Slumbers, describes the 2030 deadline, when UK carbon emissions must…
60 bright sparks join Mitie’s apprenticeship charge
Mitie has welcomed 60 new apprentices as part of its #SignupSkillup programme. The new colleagues are all in the early stages of their working lives, kicking off a career in facilities management with an…
Mitie makes the grade with new waste management contract at the University of Leeds
Mitie has been awarded a new contract with the University of Leeds, one of the UK’s largest universities, to deliver waste management services for two years, with the option of up to two further…
Mitie sails into new contract with the Port of Dover
Mitie has secured a new contract with Dover Harbour Board to provide waste management at the Port of Dover, including the seafront, Cruise Terminals and Dover Cargo Terminal. The contract is for three years,…
Mitie marks commitment to sustainable healthcare waste management with acquisition of Cliniwaste
Mitie has acquired Cliniwaste, which specialises in treating plastic waste generated by the NHS and pharmaceutical manufacturers, turning it in to a reusable resource. This acquisition is part of Mitie’s strategy of providing sustainable…
Five key insights to unlock estate optimisation
Learn how to propel your organisation closer to net zero. Urgent action is needed if the UK is to reduce carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, in line with Government commitments. In his opening…
Mitie’s apprenticeship credentials earn membership to The 5% Club
Mitie has been appointed as a member of The 5% Club, a group of organisations devoted to achieving 5% of their workforce in earn and learn positions, such as apprentices, graduates on training schemes,…
Mitie named ‘Best Company for Carbon Transition’ at the Corporate ESG Awards 2023
Mitie has been named the ‘Best Company for Carbon Transition’ at ESG Investing’s Corporate ESG Awards 2023, recognising its continued commitment to prioritising sustainability. ESG Investing’s awards are the only awards evaluating the best…
Mitie unveils the power of intelligence-led cleaning with launch of Merlin Connect
Mitie, the UK’s leading provider of cleaning and hygiene services, has launched a new cutting-edge cleaning technology platform. Merlin Connect harnesses the ability to communicate, collect data and present analytics to create the future…
Mitie pioneers progressive work policies to support better work-life balance
Mitie announces the adoption of two significant policy changes aimed at supporting its colleagues in achieving a better work-life balance. These changes, which were championed by colleagues in Mitie’s Parents & Carers network, reflect…
Mitie lands contract extensions at four UK airports
Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management company, has extended its relationships with four UK airports. The three contracts will see Mitie colleagues deliver essential cleaning, waste, technical and security and baggage screening services across…
Mitie secures new five-year contract with the Government Property Agency
Mitie has secured a new five-year contract with the Government Property Agency (GPA), to provide a range of facilities management services, following a competitive tender process via the Crown Commercial Services Facilities Management Marketplace…
Mitie Spain builds security services with the acquisition of Biservicus Group
Mitie is expanding its security capabilities in Spain through the acquisition of Biservicus Group, a security business specialising in the installation, maintenance, surveillance and operation of fire, security, and alarm systems. The acquisition marks…
Mitie cuts Lloyds Banking Group’s carbon impact with new electric heating system in Halifax
Mitie has worked with Lloyds Banking Group (LBG), the UK’s largest financial services organisation, to decarbonise the heating of its Trinity Road office in Halifax. The new ground source heat pump system is projected…
Mitie nets new contract extension with Arsenal FC
Arsenal Football Club, one of the world’s biggest professional football clubs, has renewed its security vetting contract with Mitie for a further five years. The contract extension will see Mitie continue to provide essential…
Mitie celebrates exceptional colleagues at its annual Stars Awards
Mitie has announced the winners of its Mitie Stars Awards 2023. The annual awards recognise and reward Mitie colleagues for their exceptional performance and dedication to going the extra mile. The Mitie Stars scheme…
Mitie docks contract extension with Associated British Ports
Mitie has secured an extension to its contract with Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading ports group, for a further year, delivering security services to 17 ports across the UK. The current three-year…
Mitie welcomes new Security Level 2 Apprenticeship with 30 learners set to enrol
As the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) announced today that it has approved funding for the Professional Security Operative (PSO) Level 2 Apprenticeship, Mitie has confirmed its first cohort of 30 learners are…
Mitie expands battery energy storage and electrical engineering capabilities with addition of former G2 energy team
The announcement follows Mitie’s previous acquisitions of Rock Power Connections and Custom Solar as it continues to grow its energy and decarbonisation capabilities Mitie is expanding its high voltage electrical and civil engineering capabilities…
Mitie awarded new £150 million MOD facilities management contract for Germany
A new £150 million contract to provide key services for the UK Armed Forces serving in Germany and Italy has been awarded to Mitie Defence Limited by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). Covering the…
Mitie’s latest ESG report reveals positive strides towards a sustainable future
Mitie has published its latest ESG report, which provides insights into its progress towards achieving its ambitious ESG goals over the past Financial Year (“FY23”). The report highlights the positive strides Mitie has made…
Phoenix Group consolidates IFM contracts with Mitie
Mitie has been awarded a new contract with Phoenix Group, the UK’s largest, long-term savings and retirement business, to deliver integrated facilities management services across the Phoenix Group estate. The new five-year, £62m contract…
Mitie helps Royal Mail Group sign, seal and deliver significant energy savings
Mitie has supported Royal Mail Group in delivering significant energy savings of over 16.69 (GWh) – equivalent to the annual usage of 1,100 UK homes – in just 12 months. This is the first…
Mitie continues 10-year Network Rail partnership with new £280m contract win
Following a competitive tender process, Mitie has been awarded a new £280 million contract by Network Rail, building on the decade-long partnership between the two organisations. The contract has been let from the Crown…
The heat is on for solar sceptics
If you’ve noticed a recent escalation in anti-solar rhetoric, you’re not alone. A range of voices have questioned whether the UK should be championing the sometimes unpredictable form of energy generation. Here Mitie’s Energy…
Mitie extends relationship with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office with extension of FM contract
Mitie has secured a two-year contract extension to provide total facilities management (TFM) services for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) sites in London and Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes. The contract extension is…
Andy Street officially opens Mitie’s state-of-the-art Midlands Hub
Mitie’s Midlands Hub in Bickenhill, Birmingham, has been officially opened by Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands. As well as acting as the base for Mitie’s Central Government & Defence business, the site…
Mitie charges ahead as 50% of fleet goes electric
Mitie announces it has reached a major milestone in its decarbonisation journey, having transitioned 50% of its fleet to electric vehicles (EVs). This EV deployment is part of Mitie’s wider Plan Zero pledge, which…
Mitie makes a splash with new Yorkshire Water contract
Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management company, has been awarded a new contract with Yorkshire Water to deliver on-site grounds maintenance services for three years. Yorkshire Water is a major provider of essential water…
Contract renewal continues to fuel Mitie’s partnership with Westinghouse Springfields Fuels Ltd
Mitie Security, the UK’s leading intelligence and technology-led security provider, has been awarded a new five-year contract extension by Westinghouse Springfields Fuels Ltd. The contract extension will build on Mitie’s decade-long partnership with Westinghouse…
6 ways to reduce your organisation’s carbon footprint
With over half of the UK’s largest organisations committed to eliminating their carbon emissions by 2050*, there’s growing momentum to reduce our collective carbon footprint. The climate crisis, and the recognised impact of global…
How to protect your lone workers
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines lone workers as “those who work by themselves without close or direct supervision.” We typically think of roles like out-of-hours security guards, in industrial locations, and of…
What are the best office security systems?
In this article, we’ll explore the essentials in office security systems, and the latest innovations that can help your organisation deliver robust protection. The essentials in office security Specific office security requirements and priorities…
Mitie bolsters its risk management credentials with new industry certification
Mitie, the UK’s leading security provider, is continuing to bolster its risk management and business continuity credentials through the attainment of the ISO 22301 certification. ISO 22301 is the international standard for Business Continuity…
How to design the perfect workplace
Most of us will spend around a third of our adult lives at work – that’s an average of 35 hours a week, or about 90,000 hours over a lifetime. Our workplaces should be…
Do you know what to look for in the ideal decarbonisation partner?
Learn how to prepare your organisation for an end-to-end net zero partnership – and what to look for in the ideal strategic relationship. The business case for decarbonisation is clear. Improved energy efficiency and…
Meeting the challenges of electrifying your vehicle fleet
With only 3% of vehicles in the UK being plug-in, we really need to pick up the pace if we’re to meet the UK government’s target of zero emissions on all vehicles by the…
For the longhaul: the first class route to decarbonisation
Your decarbonisation strategy needs to stand the test of time. Learn how data and a live view of energy use can help you stay ahead. Decarbonising effectively requires a well-planned strategy. But how do…
Mitie expands support for UK defence with new Landmarc contract win
Landmarc Support Services (Landmarc), Mitie’s joint venture with Amentum, has been awarded a £560m contract to manage the UK land on which thousands of Armed Forces personnel train. Under the contract, Landmarc will provide…
The future of work: Where IT meets facilities management
As facilities management becomes increasingly tech-led, discover the role IT teams will play in creating the built environments of tomorrow. Download our white paper We live in an age where data and digital technologies…
Build a decarbonisation business case that speaks volumes to senior execs
Building a credible business case for decarbonisation matters – but how do you articulate it to senior decision makers? Plan Zero Director, Mike Sewell, explains. There’s no way around it – decarbonisation must become…
With decarbonisation, teamwork makes the dream work
Delivering an effective decarbonisation strategy requires coordination across every department. Here’s how to make that happen. As we explored in a recent conversation with Plan Zero Director at Mitie, Mike Sewell, the best net zero strategies…
Mitie achieves health and safety excellence with a flurry of RoSPA awards
Mitie has won four Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Medal awards for its high standards of health and safety performance during 2022 for its Cleaning, Security, Waste, and Landscaping businesses….
Mitie Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary
The Mitie Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary, having spent the last decade supporting disadvantaged groups in overcoming barriers to employment. The Foundation also supports the communities in which Mitie colleagues live and work,…
Mitie’s decarbonisation targets validated by the Science Based Target initiative
Mitie has received certification by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming that its near and long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets meet the SBTi’s criteria and recommendations. Scienced-based targets show organisations how…
Mitie extends security contract with DP World
DP World Southampton, the UK’s leading provider of smart logistics solutions has renewed its contract with Mitie, for a further two years. The contract extension will see Mitie continue to provide essential security services…
What does decarbonisation actually cost?
Decarbonisation is a competitive necessity – but what does it really cost? And what’s the best way to get started? We’ve got the answers. Let’s face it, despite the scientific case for net zero,…
Case study: Helping a car manufacturer enhance the biodiversity on its estate
The overview of the challenge Our customer, a major car manufacturer, wanted to improve the biodiversity in the grounds of its estate in southern England. The customer was keen to enhance the benefits to…
Mitie releases e-book to tackle the five biggest challenges to reaching net zero
Mitie’s latest e-book, released today, tackles the five biggest challenges to reaching net zero, and shares insights on how organisations can overcome each one. As the UK’s leading facilities management company, Mitie’s energy management,…
New £256 million facilities management contract for Cyprus awarded
A new contract to provide key services for the UK Armed Forces serving in Cyprus has been awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). The £256 million contract, which provides maintenance work, repairs, servicing,…
Case study: Carbon emissions successfully scoped for mutual life company
Overview of the challenge Our customer, one of the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment companies, has been on a mission since 2019, to collate, manage and target all of its sustainability data….
Mitie acquires Linx International Group
Mitie, the UK’s leading security provider, is further developing its security intelligence offering through the acquisition of Linx International Group (Linx), a highly respected risk management consulting business which also provides technical and management…
Case study: Major retail chain guided to use more renewable energy
Overview of the challenge Our customer, a major retail chain in the UK and Ireland, plans to reach net zero emissions by 2030 for its offices and restaurants, as part of its overall net…
Case study: Upgrade to building systems saves £75,000 for UK government department
Overview of the challenge A large government department needed industry expertise to upgrade its Building Management Systems (BMS) and optimise 47 sites across its estate. As a public sector organisation with multiple sites, sustainability…
Mitie wins two multimillion pound contracts with National Grid
Mitie has been awarded two new multimillion pound contracts to deliver hard and soft facilities management (FM) services for National Grid. With an initial term of five years, and the option to extend for…
Mitie stays on track with Eurostar extension
Mitie has renewed its contract with Eurostar, the high speed passenger rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, extending its relationship for another three years. The contract will see Mitie provide security services…
Mitie’s stellar progress in ED&I secures Silver accreditation
Mitie has been awarded Silver Status by the Inclusive Employers Standard, an evidenced-based accreditation tool for inclusion and diversity, in recognition of its commitments to promote Equality Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) across its business….
Mitie named ‘Fleet of the Year’ at the Fleet News Awards for third year running
Mitie has been named ‘Fleet of the Year (more than 1,000 vehicles)’ at this year’s Fleet News Awards. This is continuous recognition for its industry leading fleet, having won the title three years in…
Four important lessons on the road to decarbonisation
Accelerating decarbonisation plans was the hot topic when representatives from the public and private sectors met with sustainability experts at our breakfast briefing. How can organisations successfully navigate the path to net zero? This…
FM’s role is key to delivering decarbonisation
With 60% of the UK’s large organisations now signed up to reach net zero, the race is most definitely on to adopt credible strategies and demonstrate progress on reducing emissions. However, the path is…
How to design your office for wellbeing
Many of us spend long hours at work, so it’s only right that the environment is responsive to our needs as human beings. When it comes to wellbeing, office design is central. If a workspace is…
Mitie flying high with new waste contract at Bristol Airport
Mitie has been awarded a new contract with Bristol Airport to deliver waste management services on-site for three years, with the option of extending for a further two. The contract will see Mitie manage…
Case study: Mitie lights up an iconic building on the Edinburgh skyline
The Mound is an iconic building for Lloyds Banking Group, and the external lighting needed an upgrade due to its age. Mitie was challenged to design a new lighting scheme to reduce energy and…
Mitie soars to new heights with NATS contract
Mitie has secured a new five-year multimillion pound contract to deliver fully integrated facilities management services for NATS, with the option of extending for a further two years. NATS is the UK’s leading provider…
How the workplace revolution is changing FM
For many people, the complications and restrictions created because of the Covid-19 pandemic are a thing of the past. However, the conversation around working practices and employee needs is ongoing. FM professionals are finding…
How to be an agile facilities manager and add value to your organisation
Facilities managers are often agile by nature. Recent challenges posed by the pandemic and the subsequent workplace revolution will have pushed this trait to its limits. Combine this agility with ambitious goals – and…
Practical actions your Multi-Academy Trust can take to reduce energy costs
With schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) facing increased costs for teachers and support staff, catering, maintenance and energy, they are facing unprecedented pressures on their budgets. According to the Institute of Fiscal Studies, the…
Top decarbonisation grants and funding schemes for UK organisations
The uncertainty over carbon emission reduction targets overshadowed COP27, but the clock continues to tick, so reaching net zero should be a top priority for organisations. The upfront costs for decarbonisation initiatives can be…
Add storage to your solar system and keep your energy supply secure
With many organisations looking to boost their sustainability, and achieve ambitious net zero goals, there’s a clear and growing interest in renewable energy. And the current price volatility and insecurity in energy supply is…
Installing solar panels on your commercial building roof? Here’s everything you need to know
Concerns over the security of supply, rising costs, and the need to decarbonise environments have quickly and permanently transformed our energy landscape. In the last year it has become increasingly clear that the way…
Mitie’s net zero experts share decarbonisation predictions and advice for the year ahead
Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management company, has today published its latest decarbonisation insights paper: Net Zero Navigator 2023. Throughout the paper, Mitie’s decarbonisation experts share their predictions for the year ahead, covering a…
Mitie celebrates five years as certified UK Top Employer
The 2023 Top Employers were revealed today with Mitie recognised as a UK Top Employer for the fifth year running – showcasing its dedication to creating a great place to work, by delivering excellent…
Turning Blue Monday Green: Residents want more greenery in Britain’s cities
With 16 January 2023 marking Blue Monday, dubbed the most depressing day of the year, in addition to the usual post-Christmas lull, dark wintry weather and awaiting the arrival of pay day, city dwellers…
Mitie appointed to NHS London Procurement Partnership Total Facilities Management Framework
Mitie has been named as a supplier on NHS London Procurement Partnership’s Total Facilities Management Framework. The new agreement will enable Mitie to bid for contracts which support all authorities through the provision of…
Mitie to deliver 250 new electric vehicle charging points across 120 sites for the Department for Work and Pensions
Mitie has signed a £4.3 million contract with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to roll out electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at more than 120 job centres across Britain. The deal covers…
Facilities Transformation: how digital-first has changed the game forever
Digital transformation isn’t new, many organisations have been working on it for years. But it’s the pace of digital change, accelerated by the pandemic, which has really brought it into the mainstream. Facilities management…
Mitie unwraps 3,000th electric vehicle in time for Christmas
Mitie has welcomed the 3,000th electric vehicle (EV) to its fleet which puts it on course to switch its fleet to zero emission vehicles by the end of 2025. Mitie began its electric vehicle…
The most wonderful time of the year – workers excited to return to the office over Christmas period, new research finds
With the Christmas period in full swing, new research by Mitie* has revealed that over half (54%) of office workers are excited to be back in the office over the festive period this year…
Why your organisation should significantly cut its food waste
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report 2021 estimates that 931 million tonnes of food, or 17% of total food available to consumers, was wasted globally in 2019. In a call to action, they…
9 ways to reduce office waste
Now more than ever, people are aware of the need to behave more sustainably and reduce our negative impact on the environment and climate. You may have made changes already, like switching to a…
Throwing the book won’t start a new chapter
Mitie works with founder of the Unlocking Potential consultancy, Gethin Jones, to design prison services focused on rehabilitation. In this article, Gethin shares unique insight on helping offenders turn over a new leaf, and…
Is technology a vital tool in facilities management – or just for fun?
What does the future hold for workplace tech? And are innovations and data genuinely improving the lives of the people using their buildings? At the recent exclusive Mitie event ‘Tech: Tools or Toys?’, we…
Mitie named Top 50 Inclusive UK Employer for fifth year running
Mitie has been named one of the UK’s top 50 most inclusive employers by Inclusive Companies for the fifth year running The announcement recognises Mitie’s initiatives to promote equality, diversity and inclusion across the…
Mitie reveals eight key questions to address the FM industry’s most pressing issues
Mitie has collaborated with Nordic Foresight, the workplace and research consultancy, to identify the biggest challenges facing facilities management leaders today. Experts explore eight questions FM leaders must ask themselves as they navigate an…
Get ready for facilities transformation
How can FM leaders face the challenging headwinds of today’s business world head-on? In the Mitie Science of Service® white paper, we set out to highlight the most pressing issues in facilities management, and…
Mitie’s Risk Safe innovation scoops two awards at CIR Risk Management Awards
Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management company, has scooped two award wins at this year’s CIR Risk Management Awards, taking first place in both the ‘Risk Management Innovation of the Year’ and ‘Risk Management…
How the evolution of EV infrastructure is driving EV ownership trends
According to the International Energy Agency’s report, Global EV Outlook 2022, over 16.5 million electric cars were on the road in 2021. That’s reportedly a 300% increase in the last three years alone. The…
Jeffery’s story at Mitie
This is Jeffery Barr’s story, Cleaning Assistant at Mitie. Due to ill health, Jeffery had spent a lengthy period out of work. He discovered The Mitie Foundation’s Ready to Work programme, which prepared him…
Beth’s story at Mitie
This is Beth Eeley’s story, Contracts Administrator at Mitie. Beth needed a career change. One inspired by her passion for numbers but with the flexibility to work around her childcare duties. Through Mitie, she’s…
Elvedin’s story at Mitie
This is Elvedin Zdralovic’s story, Operations Manager at Mitie. After years working in security, Elvedin needed a new challenge. Since joining Mitie, he has completed a management apprenticeship and rapidly progressed to the role…
Marcus’s story at Mitie
This is Marcus Allen’s story, Cleaning Operative at Mitie. Marcus had struggled to find a role that was right for him for some time. With the help and support of The Mitie Foundation, and…
Darren’s story at Mitie
This is Darren Hobb’s story, Facilities Management Integration Manager at Mitie. Through Mitie, Darren completed a diploma in Facilities Management. Recognising his potential, we found him an opportunity to utilise his new skills and…
Shani’s story at Mitie
This is Shani Williamson’s story, Stores Person at Mitie. Shani wanted a career change but thought apprenticeships were just for school leavers, until she saw her ideal opportunity with Mitie. Having completed her apprenticeship,…
Webinar: Accelerate your pathway to net zero
Would you like to find out what leading organisations are doing to accelerate their path to net zero? Is your net zero strategy fully implemented and optimised? Do you want to explore how to…
Mitie welcomes 50 new apprentices
Mitie has welcomed 50 new apprentices to its workforce The new starters will undertake a range of programmes including engineering, fire and security, and project management Learning to provide essential green skills, Mitie’s new…
How can the latest technology keep our hospitals clean?
Consistently clean and hygienic hospitals are fundamental to the excellent care expected from the NHS and other healthcare providers. As the risks to patients, visitors and staff of infection and cross-contamination is greater in…
Mitie’s employee volunteering programme wins silver at the UK Social Mobility Awards 2022
Mitie took home the silver award in the ‘Community Programme of the Year’ category The award recognises Mitie’s approach to volunteering in schools, which is part of its wider community support programme, Giving Back…
Webinar: How actionable are your data insights in facilities management?
How actionable are data insights in your Facilities Management (FM) world? Do you lack information that is valuable to decision making? Do you collect data from across your estate but struggle to unearth actionable…
How has technology reshaped office design?
In a business world where computers and modern technology have become ubiquitous, it’s sometimes hard to remember how different things used to be. Technology has always played a major part in shaping office design…
Soft power is key to solid prisoner transformation
Over many years working with prisoners, I have never wavered from my belief in a restorative, rehabilitative culture. People may mutter about this being the soft approach, but I would argue to the contrary….
The importance of healthcare waste segregation
A huge part of hygiene and safety in healthcare settings lies in how clinical teams dispose of waste materials. The segregation of healthcare waste is an important part of this disposal process. In this…
How to choose the right cleaning provider for your hospital
To maintain the highest standards of hygiene, many NHS Trusts and healthcare bodies outsource their duties to third-party healthcare cleaning companies. But there are many providers of hospital cleaning services in the marketplace, and…
Mitie lands two contract extensions with the Department for Work and Pensions
Mitie has extended its Facilities Management and Life Systems Services contracts with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for one year, with the option to extend for a further year The two contract…
Environmental Roadshow: Helping Businesses to Develop Better ESG Strategies
Increasingly, businesses are expected to be more aware and accountable about the impacts they have on biodiversity and the environment, and the subject has found its way into the boardroom. Business leaders want to…
Mitie NPS builds Momentum
This year, 2000 customers have been invited to take part in Mitie Net Promotor Score (NPS) programme, we are pleased to see that over 1200 customers have completed the survey. Our customer’s business is…
Mitie’s ESG targets are in the bag
Saving 40,000 plastic bin liners from landfill is just one example of Mitie’s ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) achievements. Our latest ESG Report details how Mitie has met or exceeded all 13 annual social…
Mitie hits all annual ESG targets putting it on track to meet 2025 goals
2022 ESG report released detailing how Mitie hit all 13 ESG targets for the year, putting Mitie on track to meet its overall 2025 ESG goals Environmental highlights include saving customers 375,000 tonnes of…
What is the future of workplace design?
Over the last couple of years, the world of work has undergone its biggest change for a generation. Not since computers replaced typewriters has there been such a sudden shift in how we work….
Broadcaster extends facilities management contract with Mitie
The BBC has extended its facilities management contract with Mitie for a further two years 780 colleagues work on the contract, delivering a range of integrated FM services for the broadcaster’s sites including its…
Mitie backs Billion-pound challenge to procure with purpose
Mitie is supporting The Buy Social Corporate Challenge as part of a group of 30 major UK businesses which have spent a landmark £250 million procuring services and products from social enterprises. New figures…
The importance of hygiene in the workplace
How clean is your workplace? Who is responsible for keeping it clean? And have you considered the implications of an unsanitary workplace? Clean workplaces are often taken for granted, but it is a vital…
Why you might need a mobile security team
Businesses need to stay on the front foot when it comes to keeping their people, property and assets safe, especially from theft, damage, vandalism or other criminal activities. Robust protection must be balanced against…
What is the latest cleaning and hygiene technology?
When you think of how technology can be applied to support your business, cleaning might not be the first thing that springs to mind. But there are many innovations that are making a real…
Waste in lean manufacturing and how to reduce it
It wasn’t so long ago that the idea of lean manufacturing was the preserve of high-tech, forward-thinking factories in Japan. But in an age where manufacturers, all over the world, leave no stone unturned…
How can technology improve productivity?
Technology in the workplace can sometimes be a distraction, especially with a smartphone in every hand and social media a few clicks away. But modern technology is nothing if not versatile and there are…
How facilities management unlocks prisoner potential through the gate
The days of transactional facilities management (FM) in prisons are long gone. Prisoner-focused delivery is shaping the sector, with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirming a reduction in reoffending is one of its three…
Case study: Reducing carbon emissions with Essex County Council
Mitie and Essex County Council (ECC) are partners in fighting climate change and reducing carbon emissions, with a focused approach on reaching Net Zero carbon emissions in ECC’s core estate by 2030. “Mitie always…
Mitie donates essential hygiene equipment to the Ukrainian rescue and relief centre in Poland
Mitie worked with humanitarian partners Stronghold Global to pack an articulated lorry full of essential hygiene equipment supplies Equipment including sanitiser, gloves, and coveralls has been transported to the GE Operator Humanitarian Centre in…
Mitie appointed as supplier on the Carbon Energy Fund National Framework Agreement for the provision of Carbon & Energy Infrastructure Upgrade Services
Mitie has been appointed as a supplier on the Carbon and Energy Fund (CEF) National Framework Agreement for the provision of Carbon and Energy Infrastructure Upgrade Services CEF was created to help NHS and…
Mitie cheers Commonwealth Games passengers at Birmingham New Street
Mitie, working in partnership with Network Rail helped passengers travelling through Birmingham New Street station on their way to the games with brand ambassadors on hand to help Taking on the Commonwealth Games mantra…
How can robots revolutionise your office cleaning?
Increased innovation is leading to cleaning solutions that deliver maximum efficiency without compromising on the quality or finish. One of those technological innovations, the robotic cleaner, has become central to modern cleaning and hygiene…
Using technology to support a healthy work-life balance
While being available 24/7, and always on, is considered the norm for many working people, maintaining a healthy balance between work and home life is an ongoing challenge. Working late or at weekends to…
Mitie helps accelerate the Environment Agency’s EV strategy with new charge point contract
Mitie has secured a new contract to install electric vehicle (EV) charge points for the Environment Agency, a delivery body of DEFRA, building on its existing facilities management support The £4.5 million contract will…
How Mitie uses technology to enhance workplaces
Work is a major part of most people’s lives, second only to our families in importance. The quality of our workplace makes a huge difference to our wellbeing and our productivity. So, does your…
Webinar: Are your people thriving with hybrid working?
Is your hybrid working strategy fully implemented and optimised? Is your workforce supportive of your approach, and feel that their needs have been addressed? Getting workplaces ready for a safe and productive return of…
How workspace design has changed post-Covid
When the Covid-19 pandemic appeared in early 2020, the everyday working lives of many people were turned upside down almost overnight. Working from home had been an occasional diversion for a few colleagues, but…
12 ways to save energy at work
If you have flown at night, you will have seen the cities below lit up like Christmas trees. It is a spectacular sight. On the other hand, it is also a stark reminder of…
Mitie secures £250m Sellafield contract
Mitie has been awarded a contract to deliver Sellafield’s new Integrated Asset Care (IAC) framework as a 50/50 partnership with Jacobs, under the OneAim joint venture The five year contract will be worth up…
Mitie’s CEO on the Science of Service
Discover how the Science of Service® is helping Mitie to re-write the rules of Facilities Management from our CEO Phil Bentley. Find out why it is changing the conversations we are having with our customers from short term savings…
The Science of Service in the words of our people
What learning is Facilities Management taking from the automotive industry? How is virtual reality equipping our engineers with the knowledge to deliver that all-important first-time fix? And how are Mitie reducing customer alarm incidents…
Mitie appointed as a supplier to new Government facilities management and workplace services framework
Mitie has been appointed as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) new RM6232 framework to provide facilities management and workplace services This appointment gives Mitie access to bid on contracts across all…
Can big data fast-track maintenance solutions?
Leveraging big data can significantly enhance facilities maintenance and engineering, reducing both time and workforce demands. How does it work? Buildings can produce a continuous stream of data from the components or equipment under…
Electrify your business fleet – the process of getting an electrical connection
Electric Vehicles [EVs] are thriving. Latest figures from Total affirm that over 150,000 EVs are now recorded in the UK, with numbers expected to reach 1 million in the next couple of years and…
IDNO vs DNO: What’s the difference?
When a new electricity supply is required for a development, the organisation who owns the cables in the area will need to be contacted to see if there is available capacity. This organisation is…
Building Network Operator (BNO) installations made easy
We like to make electrical connections simple. ‘Building Network Operator’ or BNO is a term often heard in relation to apartment or mixed-use developments. Cutting through the technical terminology and legal details can be…
How AI has reshaped engineering maintenance in FM
For many of us, the term artificial intelligence (AI) still conjures up images from science fiction, but the truth is AI has been a reality for years. It transforms our experience of high-traffic websites…
Collaborative clean-up prepares Falklands chapel for 40th anniversary
A collaboration between Mitie and partner organisations has transformed the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel ahead of the 40th anniversary of the conflict. Opened in 2000 by Her Majesty the Queen as a memorial to…
Mitie strengthens decarbonisation solution offering with the acquisition of Custom Solar
Mitie Group plc announces today that it has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (‘SPA’) to acquire the entire issued share capital of Custom Solar Ltd (‘Custom Solar’), a solar power solutions company…
8 Ways Hospitals Stay Safe and Clean
Hospital patients are often medically and physically vulnerable, so it is especially important their environment is kept spotlessly clean and infection-free. Why Thorough Hospital Cleaning is so Important Without scrupulous hygiene and cleaning, bacteria…
What are the benefits of business digital transformation for buildings?
In the digital age, almost all commercial transactions now take place online, across borders, and companies easily sell to customers around the world. Offices that once brimmed with paper are now digital workspaces filled…
Andy Burnham unveils Mitie’s new northern technology hub
Mitie has unveiled its new Technical Services Operations Centre (TSOC) in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, showcasing its cutting-edge workplace technology Officially opened by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, the TSOC is Mitie’s new Hub…
What is the link between FM and sustainability?
Pradyumna V. Pandit, MD of Sustainability and Energy Services at Mitie gives his insight on the link between FM and sustainability. “As a sector that is often working behind the scenes, World FM Day…
Mitie takes off with £3 million contract renewal at Bristol Airport
Mitie has renewed its baggage screening contract with Bristol Airport for three years, with the option to extend for a further two years, following a competitive retender process The new contract, worth £1 million…
Mitie wins triple gold in the Green Impact competition
Our Mitie Communities colleagues has won three awards in this year’s NUS Green Impact competition for contributing to sustainability at University College London Hospital (UCLH). What is Green Impact? Green Impact is a United Nations award-winning programme designed to…
Mitie expands mobile telecoms capability with the acquisition of 8point8
Mitie Group plc (“Mitie”) announces today that it has acquired 8point8 Support Limited, 8point8 Training Limited and Vantage Solutions Limited (collectively “8point8”), a leading provider of design and construction services in the UK, predominantly…
Mitie showcases latest innovation with the launch of its Cleaning and Hygiene Centre of Excellence
• Mitie has launched its new Cleaning and Hygiene Centre of Excellence, to showcase the latest innovation in cleaning science and technology• Made up of six Zones, the new Centre in Birmingham demonstrates best…
Mitie’s Innovation Forum
At Mitie, we aim to be at the very forefront of technology, pushing the boundaries of what technology can do to transform our business. We strive to be the industry leader, deploying new and…
5 Questions to ask before starting your IoT/AI project
As the UK’s largest facilities management company, Mitie knows a thing or two about buildings and building infrastructure. We know the often significant, sometimes profound, difference an improvement to maintenance regimes, energy consumption, space…
Securing London: A Mitie Security Playbook
As the capital of England, and largest city in the country, London and its businesses face significant risks and threats every day, making it imperative that they stay on the front foot to protect…
A collaborative approach to reducing crime in UK ports
Mitie are proud to be part of ‘PortSafe’– a joint campaign from Crimestoppers and NaCTSO (National Counter Terrorism Security Office). PortSafe encourages collaboration between law enforcement, first responders, partner agencies and industry to support…
Are you ‘Protect Duty’ Prepared?
Protect Duty is a piece of new government legislation designed to provide better protection from terrorism for the British public, and is expected to come into force in 2023. The policy aims to create…
Mitie secures new multi-million pound integrated facilities management contract with BAE Systems
Mitie has secured a new multi-million pound contract to provide integrated facilities management services to BAE Systems, covering 26 sites across the UK A five-year contract, with the option to extend for a further…
Mitie saves 80 tonnes of uniform from landfill with innovative recycling project
Mitie saves 80 tonnes of uniform from landfill with innovative recycling project
Mitie awarded new £500m IFM Cumbria Consortium contract
Mitie has been awarded a new IFM contract by the Cumbria Consortium, which includes Sellafield Ltd, worth up to £500m.
Mitie’s approach to Human Rights
At Mitie, our aim is simple: we work to deliver the exceptional, every day. We’re proud to employ 68,000 people across the country, and are committed to providing a rewarding, fair and sustainable working…
Better Connected: Embracing data to optimise Real Estate assets
In the second of our Better Connected series of articles, which each take a look at the impact of digital transformation on different aspects of facilities management, we turn this time to workplace occupancy…
Mitie launches new Cleaning & Hygiene Centre of Excellence
Our specialist centre in Birmingham leads a new era in cleaning and hygiene
Mitie bolsters hybrid workspace evolution with the launch of Sphere
Mitie has launched Sphere, its new technology solution to help businesses design the most effective workspaces for their people.
Mitie passes £1 million milestone for Levy gifting and pledges support for new specialist Engineering Apprentices
Mitie has passed the £1 million milestone for its Apprenticeship Levy gifting, committing to support a range of SMEs across England since January 2021. Through this gifting programme, Mitie will support more than 70 apprenticeships, many of which are new roles and predominantly technical apprenticeships.
Mitie grows landscaping services with the acquisition of Biotecture
Mitie is growing its landscaping business with the acquisition of Biotecture, a leading specialist in ‘living walls’. Biotecture designs, builds and maintains sustainable vertical gardens, which transform indoor and outdoor urban spaces by improving air quality and biodiversity, while also enhancing workspace design
Mitie achieves 30% EV target, three months ahead of schedule
With cars, vans, and even gritters, Mitie now has more than 2,000 pure electric vehicles on the road. These vehicles create an annual saving of around 10,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Mitie recognised as a UK Top Employer for the fourth year running
The 2022 Top Employers have been announced and Mitie has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top Employers for the fourth year running.
Mitie scoops three Retail Fraud Awards
Mitie has been named the winner in three categories at the Retail Fraud Awards. Mitie Security was also highly commended in three categories. The awards recognise Mitie’s work to promote collaboration in the security sector and its industry leading use of technology.
Mitie’s sustainability credentials recognised with top ESG ratings
Mitie’s sustainability credentials are recognised with top ESG ratings. Mitie has been awarded a score of 12.5, classified as ‘low risk’ by Sustainalytics; and a ‘Platinum Award’, the highest-ranking, from The SFMI.
Mitie’s Plan Zero wins IWFM, Green Apple and Green Fleet awards
Mitie celebrates after winning numerous prestigious industry net zero and marketing awards. In recent weeks Mitie has been recognised for its ambitious and successful approach of our Plan Zero initiative. Finalists in 10 additional awards this year, with some yet to be announced, Plan Zero is proving to be a decarbonisation market leader.
Answering the demand of the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness
Discover how we work in partnership with our customers implementing the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness in our thought leadership article by Martyn Hearn
Three tips for business success post COP26 with Mike Sewell
Mike Sewell explains the impact COP26 will have on UK businesses and shares three approaches to succeed.
Mitie strengthens security intelligence offering with acquisition of Esoteric Limited
Mitie has acquired Esoteric Limited, a small, niche provider of leading counter espionage and specialist surveillance countermeasure services
Mitie secures new £92.5m contract to support the John Radcliffe Hospital
Mitie has been awarded a new contract to provide cleaning, portering services, and catering for patients and staff at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.
Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services: Solutions Overview
With a focus on excellence, innovation, and assurance, we are the largest cleaning provider in the UK, with over 25,000+ colleagues covering every corner of the country. Our comprehensive brochure gives you insight into…
Learn how technology plays a part in decarbonising built environments with Paul Taylor
Learn how technology plays a part in decarbonising built environments with Paul Taylor
Plan Zero Consultancy’s Alex Avila on how Mitie is simplifying the transition to an electric fleet
Plan Zero Consultancy’s Alex Avila on how Mitie is simplifying the transition to an electric fleet.
Leveraging Microsoft Azure for the Modern Workplace
Building on our award-winning artificial intelligence (AI) which drives critical business decisions, in partnership with Microsoft, we continue to build on industry-leading technology to harness the technology for our clients.
Plan Zero Consultancy’s Lucinda Lay talks biodiversity impact at COP26
Plan Zero Consultancy’s Lucinda Lay talks biodiversity impact at COP26
Alex Payne on how businesses can accelerate their transition to clean energy
Today at COP26 delegates will discuss how to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. Alex Payne explains how Mitie is helping our customers transition to clean energy.
Mitie wins new security contract for Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City shopping centres
The contract will see Mitie colleagues deliver security services, including site patrols and control room management, for Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City, Europe’s two largest shopping centres
Transformation post COP26 with Mitie Plan Zero consultancy’s Nicola Binks
How to mobilise finance, embed sustainability and maximise capital post Conference of Parties (COP).
Prad Pandit on helping businesses meet net zero with Mitie’s Plan Zero Consultancy
Global organisations have started taking meaningful action to achieve net zero, operational emission goals. We’re committed to achieving net zero across our operational emissions by 2025, and we publish our progress every year. Organisations can lead the way by acting decisively on operational emissions and encouraging suppliers to do the same. Mitie is leading by example, join us on our journey.
Mitie bolsters high voltage electrical infrastructure capabilities with acquisition of Rock Power Connections Limited
Mitie has acquired Rock Power Connections Limited, an Independent Connection Provider, specialising in the design and installation of new high voltage electricity supplies, the renewal of electrical assets up to 132kV and electric vehicle…
Mitie appoints Maria Winn as new Chief Marketing Officer
Mitie has announced the appointment of its new Chief Marketing Officer, Maria Winn Leading the Group Marketing Team, Maria will have responsibility for Mitie’s brand, propositions, digital, content and marketing operations Mitie, the UK’s…
Delivering the NHS Nightingale Hospital North West
The NHS Nightingale Hospital North West showcases our unrivalled hard and soft FM healthcare services. In partnership with the British Army and EY, The Nightingale Manchester was one of seven emergency response field hospitals…
Mitie and SDCL work together to help customers fund and deliver their sustainable projects
Mitie and Sustainable Development Capital LLP (SDCL) have launched a new partnership to support organisations wanting to roll out large-scale decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects for their estates, but are faced with significant upfront…
Mitie announced as three-time award winner for its diversity and inclusion initiatives
Mitie has been named the winner in two categories, ‘Best Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Initiative’ and ‘Best Learning Initiative for Business Culture’, at the Business Culture Awards 2021 Both awards recognise Mitie’s bespoke ‘Count…
Mitie becomes a Construct Zero Business Champion to drive the decarbonisation of Britain
Mitie has become a Business Champion for the Construct Zero Performance Framework, the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) initiative to help the construction and facilities management industries support the decarbonisation of Britain’s built environment The…
Mitie Security launches UK’s first Store Detective qualification
Mitie has launched the security industry’s first specialist Store Detective qualification, a Level 3 certificate which is equivalent to an A Level
Mitie welcomes 41 new apprentices to its Technical Services Apprenticeship Programme
Mitie welcomes 41 new apprentices to its Technical Services Apprenticeship Programme
Resource Not Waste: Supporting the circular economy post pandemic – how your organisation can adapt
Waste as a resource: re-establishing the value of unwanted assets. Every ‘waste’ product is a resource and has a value – either to its current holder or to a new one.
Energy prices: what a difference a year makes…
Twelve months ago the energy world and general economic outlook looked very different to what it does today. One thing hasn’t changed, though – as energy consumers we are exposed to a diverse and complicated set of conditions which have resulted in energy prices rising from historically very low levels to unprecedented highs.
Mitie kicks off new facilities management contract with Swansea University
Mitie has kicked off a new five-year contract to deliver facilities management services for Swansea University.
Mitie launches new ‘Plan Zero BoltONs’ to accelerate customers’ net zero journeys
Mitie has launched four new Plan Zero BoltON packages, offering simple solutions designed to support Britain’s decarbonisation by helping customers achieve their net zero targets.
Shoppers concerned about Covid safety as they return to the high street, new research finds
While restrictions have now lifted, almost three quarters (73%) of Brits are still worried about visiting shops and cafés where there are no Covid-19 measures in place, new research from Mitie has revealed.
Mitie lands new life systems contract with the Department for Work and Pensions
Mitie’s Central Government and Defence team has won a new life systems contract with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Mitie lays-out roadmap for a net zero carbon estate by 2025
Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management company, has announced its roadmap to achieve a net zero estate by 2025.
Leading the way in Social Value
Our clients are improving their social value activity – with expert help from Mitie.
Mitie to boost biodiversity by becoming Plantlife Corporate Patron
Mitie Landscapes has become a Corporate Patron of British Conservation Charity, Plantlife, as part of its commitment to help support biodiversity across the UK.
Energy Markets Briefing note – Winter 21
Why we think gas prices can go up (and why we might be wrong) Global gas markets are in uncharted territory which is not surprising considering how tumultuous 2020 was for the world. The…
Mitie bolsters telecoms capability with the acquisition of DAEL’s UK Telecoms business
Mitie has announced today that it has acquired DAEL Ventures UK, together with its subsidiaries DAEL Telecom, JB Towers and JISTICS, for £15 million in a move that will boost Mitie’s telecoms capability.
Mitie Care & Custody awarded 8-year contract to manage Dungavel immigration removal centre on behalf of the Home Office
The contract includes significant improvements to the previous contract including more staff on site to improve safety and welfare of both residents and staff, a dedicated welfare team available daily to focus on residents’ needs…
Mitie Care & Custody awarded 2-year contract to manage new immigration removal centre for women on behalf of the Home Office
Replacing Yarl’s Wood as the main IRC for detained women, the services provided are based upon the current best practices for IRCs and provide increased staffing levels, improved use of modern technology within the…
New EV chargers installed for Royal London as Mitie drives charge point infrastructure for customers
Mitie is supporting Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual insurance, pensions and investment company, with its sustainability strategy, having installed the first ten electric vehicle (EV) charge points at its office in Alderley Park.
Mitie’s air-quality solution
Mitie’s comprehensive air-quality solution creates a COVID assured, safe, enhanced working environment.
Mitie is using solar to help Essex schools cut their carbon
Mitie Communities has worked with Essex County Council to manage the installation of roof mounted solar panels at 15 schools across the county. The new panels will help to significantly reduce carbon emissions and energy costs for the Council.
Webinar: The Carbon Challenge: how your organisation can beat the rising cost of carbon
On 21 July 2021, Mitie hosted a Plan Zero webinar alongside guests from Rolls Royce, the University of Sussex. Hear from experts in the fields of energy research, decarbonisation solutions and policy development to find out how your organisation can can beat the rising cost of carbon.
Improving Service and Sustainability Through Abbee HIVES Robotic Vacuums
We conducted multiple trials of the Abbee Hive robotic vacuums across various sectors to test the efficiencies they could deliver to our cleaning technicians. This case study examines the results of these trials and…
Wave of WFH fatigue hits the UK, but employees still concerned their offices aren’t COVID-secure
With COVID-19 restrictions set to end on July 19, more than half (52%) of British people currently working from home say they are ready to return to the office, but more than a third (35%) are still concerned their offices aren’t COVID secure, according to new research from Mitie *.
Mitie shoots past its industry leading ESG targets with new 2021 Social Value report
Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management company, has launched its 2021 Social Value Report.
Social Value Report 2021
Mitie has launched its 2021 Social Value Report which outlines the excellent progress made across all areas of Mitie’s ESG Strategy.
Mitie helps Essex schools cut their carbon with solar panel rollout
Mitie Communities has worked with Essex County Council to manage the installation of roof mounted solar panels at 15 schools across the county.
Mitie wins new contract with East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Mitie has won a new seven and a half-year contract to deliver services for Lister Hospital and Hertford County Hospital, two of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust’s hospitals.
Solutions to accelerate successful EV charging infrastructure rollout
Webinar round-up “Whenever I am asked about transitioning to Electric Vehicles, there are seven areas to consider; one of them is vehicles, one of them is driver awareness and behaviour, and the other five…
Mitie steps-up support for Coronavirus test centres with new contract win
Mitie has won a new one-year contract to manage 175 Regional and Local Coronavirus Test Sites and 105 Mobile Testing Units (MTUs) across England, Scotland and Wales following a competitive retender.
Mitie and the University of Cambridge team-up to fight retail crime
Mitie has joined forces with the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Criminology, one of the world’s leading institutes in criminology, in a pioneering partnership to undertake research into retail crime, including theft and violence against shopworkers.
Webinar: Solutions to accelerate successful EV charging infrastructure rollout
On 23 June 2021, Mitie hosted an EV Charging Infrastructure webinar alongside guests from Gridserve, EO, Moixa and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service. The recording and presentation are available here.
Mitie research finds FM is a natural career match for ex-military personnel
According to new research from Mitie, over two thirds (70%) of people who have served in the military and moved into facilities management reported that FM roles were a good match for the skills they developed in the forces, while more than three quarters (77%) said they would recommend the sector to other armed forces leavers.
Mitie and apetito innovate to cut carbon from the menu at St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
From growing the crops and feeding the cattle through to packaging, transporting and throwing away waste, food-related emissions are estimated to account for over one third of the world’s greenhouse emissions.
Mitie wins seven-year maintenance contract on the Future Defence Infrastructure Services programme
Mitie has won a new seven-year contract to deliver maintenance services on the Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) programme for sites across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Mitie welcomes new Director of Cleaning Services
Mitie has announced today that Lorraine Davis has been appointed as Director of Cleaning Services.
Webinar: Biodiversity, the role of small green spaces
On 19 May 2021, Mitie hosted a biodiversity webinar alongside guests from the Wildlife Trust, Lloyds Banking Group, JLL, National Parks and Plantlife, the recording and presentation are available here.
Mitie grows relationship with Scottish Government with seven-year contract
Mitie has extended its 13-year partnership with the Scottish Government with a new seven-year facilities management contract.
Mitie calls on the public to prevent rise in post-lockdown retail crime
Mitie has published a retail crime white paper in partnership with Crimestoppers, identifying the post-lockdown landscape for crime in the sector
Mitie strengthens partnership with NHS Trusts in Hertfordshire
Mitie has won four contracts, two to deliver facilities management and two to provide catering services for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.
Mitie gets on-board with new Associated British Ports security contract
Mitie has won a new three-year contract to deliver security services for Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading ports group.
How to maximise your outdoor space
Incorporating the outdoor space into to your return-to-work strategy provides new space to collaborate, exercise, and support the wellbeing of your staff.
Mitie Landscapes backs No Mow May to support biodiversity
Mitie is supporting the ‘No Mow May’ campaign which promotes biodiversity by postponing some of the lawn mowing for one month.
Mitie and Co-op roll-out hand-held forensic spray to deter attacks on shopworkers and curb violent crime
Co-op is the first major supermarket to see Security Officers equipped with a new forensic spray designed to deter attacks on frontline shopworkers and curb rising levels of violent crime.
Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services- Innovating through robotics
Technology has evolved at a rapid pace, particularly the last few years. With more innovations than ever, it is up to cleaning teams to select the most appropriate solutions for their needs to deliver…
Mitie Workplace-Designing for now and the future
With our deep knowledge of workplace, and our dedication to client experience, Mitie know how to create exceptional spaces with experience and quality at the core.
Mitie drives fleet past 1,000 EVs with first zero emission large van
Mitie has welcomed its first large van with the arrival of a Vauxhall Vivaro-e. Taking Mitie past the landmark of 1,000 electric vehicles (EV), this is the first of 655 Vivaro-e vans currently on order to be delivered by the end of the year.
Mitie helps businesses bounce back from lockdown with new workplace guidance
With the easing of lockdown restrictions and colleagues considering their return to the workplace, businesses must adapt their premises to recover quickly, according to Mitie’s new guide – Bouncing Back: Building the future workplace.
Hybrid Mail
Mitie’s Hybrid Mail offers and helps businesses work more agile by giving them the ability to send mail out from the office, home or any other location with internet.
Facilities Management is the hidden hero that will drive decarbonisation among businesses
As the UK approaches a year since the first national lockdown, and with a roadmap out of current restrictions recently published, the nation’s – and many business’ – attention is turning to building back greener.
Mitie secures £4.2 million contract with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Mitie has strengthened its twelve-year relationship with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust with a new five-year contract to deliver facilities management and catering services for all of the Trust’s hospitals.
Mitie appointed to government agreement for community COVID testing sites
Mitie, one of the UK’s leading facilities, carbon management and professional services companies, has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) agreement for COVID community testing sites.
Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene team set to star on ITV’s Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport
Colleagues from Mitie’s cleaning team based at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 will be featured in an upcoming episode of the ITV documentary series, Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport.
Mitie lands three-year contract expansion with Birmingham Airport
Mitie has expanded its partnership with Birmingham Airport with a new three-year contract to provide baggage screening and passenger assistance services.
How can we adapt the built environment to mitigate and even reduce the impact of climate change?
The opportunity to act to mitigate this risk to your organisation and reduce the impact of climate change is in your gift with some easy to deliver adaptations.
Mitie helps businesses breathe easy with new UV air disinfection service
Mitie has launched a new air disinfection service, in partnership with Luxibel, using ultraviolet (UV) light to help eradicate bacteria, viruses, funghi and mould from indoor air.
Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services: Delivering Cleanroom Environments
Cleanrooms are sterile environments that are required to maintain a strict and quantified cleanliness level, and are crucial for a range of industries including pharmaceutical, specialist production, scientific research and more. This insight outlines…
Mitie bolsters environmental commitment by joining the Aldersgate Group
Mitie has become a member of the Aldersgate Group, an alliance of leaders from business, politics and civil society aimed at driving action for a sustainable economy.
Mitie marks one year of Plan Zero with new sustainability pledges
Mitie is marking the first anniversary of Plan Zero – its commitment to reach net zero operational carbon emissions by 2025 – by setting a series of new sustainability pledges for 2021.
Cleaner air, safer workplaces
The pandemic has brought to the forefront just how important fresh air circulation and a healthy environment is to well-being and performance in the workplace. Good ventilation and the flow of fresh air reduces…
Shared goals
Why the results of a customer survey into client’s workplace requirements and strategies during 2020 will help FM providers and their clients meet their goals in 2021.
Mitie to kick start careers for 50 technical apprentices
Mitie has launched its new Technical Services Apprenticeship Programme, aimed at attracting and developing the next generation of engineers and ensuring it has the talent and expertise to continue supporting its customers for years to come.
UK’s first zero emission gritting service launched in Nottingham
The UK’s first zero emission gritting service for commercial use, using an electric gritter and sustainable white marine salt, has launched in Nottingham City.
Mitie appointed to Net Zero Carbon Delivery framework
Mitie has been appointed as a preferred supplier on the new Net Zero Carbon Delivery framework, created by ETL.
Mitie Ireland receives the IBEC KeepWell Mark
Mitie Ireland has been awarded the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC) KeepWell Mark, becoming the first facilities management business to receive the certification.
Mitie’s ESG status upgraded by Sustainalytics
Mitie has received the top score from Sustainalytics, one of the leading global environment, social and governance (ESG) ratings agencies.
Air Cargo Security
Air Cargo Security training is a mandatory requirement for many companies in the UK. Our in-house air cargo security experts are highly experienced and approved by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver…
Mitie named Top UK Employer for third year running
Mitie has been named a Top UK Employer by the Top Employer Institute, marking the third year in a row that it has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading employers.
Mitie teams up with Crimestoppers to help keep communities safe
Mitie Security has teamed up with the independent charity Crimestoppers in an innovative new partnership to help keep communities and businesses safe from crime and wrongdoing across the UK.
Mitie appointed to government’s Building Cleaning Services agreement
Mitie, one of the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services companies, has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) agreement for Building Cleaning Services.
Plan Zero – video
Mitie’s knowledge of customer estates, combined with our ability to execute a zero carbon strategy from assessment through to delivery is, we believe, unrivalled. We help organisations go further, faster, for less.
Mitie secures five-year maintenance contract for UK’s largest telecoms estate
Mitie has successfully won a competitive retender maintenance and engineering contract with Cornerstone.
Mermaid Quay – Got the bottle campaign
Mermaid Quay is a waterfront shopping centre and leisure district located directly next to Cardiff bay upon the waterfront. Mitie’s Waste business provide waste collection services for Mermaid Quay through the Jones Lang Lasalle…
Mitie rises through the ranks with A- Climate Change score
Mitie has been awarded an ‘A-’ Climate Change score by CDP, one of the world’s leading environment, social and governance (ESG) ratings agencies.
Mitie named ‘Fleet of the Year’ at Green Fleet Awards
Mitie has been named ‘Private Sector Fleet of the Year (Medium to Large)’ at this year’s Green Fleet Awards.
Mitie named Top 50 Inclusive UK Employer for third year running
Mitie has been ranked 10th in the list of Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers, marking the third year it has been recognised as one of the UK’s most inclusive employers.
Interserve colleagues and customers welcomed to Mitie
Today, 1 December, is a landmark for the Facilities Management industry as Mitie and Interserve Facilities Management combine forces.
Sustainable Innovation Forum 2020
This year, we were pleased to partner with Climate Action’s Global Sustainable Innovation Forum 2020.
Mitie Foundation – Brochure
Established in 2013, the Foundation is a registered charity focussed on providing varied life opportunities for disadvantaged groups.We are passionate about breaking down barriers and helping a diverse range of participants who may have…
The future of fleets is electric
Today it was announced that the UK will ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. The ban had been planned for 2040 but has been brought forward under Prime Minister Boris…
Mitie appointed to government agreements for EV charging infrastructure and energy projects
Mitie, one of the UK’s leading facilities, carbon management, and professional services companies, has been named as a supplier on two additional Crown Commercial Service (CCS) agreements.
Mitie to deliver fully integrated FM services for Magnox Ltd
Mitie has been awarded a new integrated facilities management (IFM) contract with Magnox Ltd, which manages one of the largest nuclear reactor decommissioning programmes in Europe.
Mitie launches five step guide to net zero with Plan Zero Playbook
Mitie has launched the Plan Zero Playbook, a step-by-step guide to reaching net zero carbon emissions
Mitie wins new contract with Bravissimo
Mitie has won a new three-year contract to provide maintenance and security services for Bravissimo, the lingerie and swimwear retailer.
Procurement Excellence recognised with CIPS certification for Mitie
Mitie has been certified through the Procurement Excellence Programme by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
Delivering over £10m in savings and the equivalent of over 25,000 tonnes of carbon for a multinational telecoms company
Over the course of just three years, Mitie has helped our customer substantially reduce its carbon footprint, saving 100 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy, worth over £10m, and the equivalent to 25,000 tonnes of CO2
A major sustainability and carbon reduction program for a national leisure and holiday resorts operator
The Development stage of Mitie’s Plan Zero process sees experts creating funding proposals for each of the recommended solutions. Not only does the implementation have to be practical, but where possible, we attempt to deliver zero carbon for zero cost through related savings.
Compliance and certification for major High Street Bank
Mitie works with a high street bank, for whom we deliver a wide range of mandatory environmental compliance, as well as voluntary certification
Establishing sustainability targets for an international consultancy
Our customer, an international consultancy, sought the guidance of our Plan Zero team to establish ambitious, yet achievable targets that would significantly increase sustainability and reduce their impact on the environment.
Plotting a path to Net Zero for an international insurance company
Background Our customer, an international insurance company, sought the guidance of our Plan Zero team to undertake a detailed assessment of their readiness to achieve Net Zero carbon in as short a timeframe as…
Digital Tech Awards marks Mitie’s fifth award in four months for new tech innovations
Mitie has won the “Big Data/IoT Project of the Year” category of the Digital Technology Leaders Award for its Mozaic analytics portal. This new award is Mitie’s fifth IT recognition in just four months, consolidating Mitie’s sector leading position in technology-enabled facilities management.
Mitie crowned ‘Green Fleet of the Year’
Mitie has been crowned ‘Green Fleet of the Year’ at the Business Car Awards 2020, during a virtual ceremony held on 22 October 2020.
Card Factory
According to figures obtained from the Greeting Card Association (GCA), the public spends about £1.7 billion on greeting cards each year, buying more cards per person than any other nation. In a fiercely competitive…
Social Value Report 2020
The new Mitie Social Value Report 2020 celebrates the progress we have made over the past 12 months and sets out our targets for the next 5 years.
Mitie commits to industry-leading ESG targets with launch of Social Value Report 2020
Mitie, the leading facilities management and professional services company, has launched its 2020 Social Value Report, setting new industry-leading targets for the business over the next five years.
Mitie accelerates past electric vehicle target with milestone EV delivery
Mitie has achieved a landmark moment in its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, having passed its target of switching 20% of its cars and small vans to electric.
Mitie works with Vodafone UK to reduce its carbon footprint by 25,000 tonnes and save 100GWh of energy in three years
Mitie has today announced that it has supported Vodafone UK in reducing its carbon footprint, saving 100 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy, equivalent to 25,000 tonnes of CO2, in just three years.
Mitie drivers give the green light to electric vehicles, but charge point infrastructure remains a roadblock
A new survey undertaken by Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, revealed that the move to electric vehicles (EVs) has been well received by employees, with 91% of Mitie’s EV drivers saying they’re glad they switched.
Fire Door Safety
Fire doors play a vital role in protecting life and property and It’s crucial we understand how to ensure our fire doors perform as needed. Our Fire Door Safety flyer answers the following FAQs:…
Mitie awards an extra day of holiday to more than 25,000 frontline heroes
Mitie’s frontline heroes have been working tirelessly to keep the UK running during the pandemic – cleaning supermarkets and hospitals; setting-up drive-in test centres and Nightingale Hospitals; and maintaining production lines in pharmaceutical plants. As a thank you for their efforts, Mitie has awarded an extra day of holiday to more than 25,000 frontline non-management colleagues to enable them to take some additional time out to rest and recuperate.
Mitie supports Yorkshire Ambulance Service with new contract
Mitie has been awarded a £6 million contract to provide facilities management for the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS).
Mitie announces Cijo Joseph to join Executive Leadership Team as Chief Technology and Information Officer
Mitie Group plc has today announced that Cijo Joseph, Chief Technology and Information Officer, will join Mitie’s Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to CEO Phil Bentley.
Mitie works with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust to deliver first fully integrated Liaison, Diversion and Healthcare Service in Merseyside
Mitie Care & Custody has been awarded a new contract by Merseyside Police, NHS England and NHS Improvement to provide an integrated Liaison, Diversion and Healthcare service in Merseyside.
Mitie demonstrates sustainability credentials with inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index
Mitie’s sustainability credentials have been recognised once again, as it has maintained its position in the FTSE4Good Index Series, following the June 2020 index review.
Mitie Landscapes boosts greener cities with launch of Plan Zero City Landscaping Service
Mitie has launched a Plan Zero City Landscaping Service designed to deliver sustainable services for customers with net zero carbon ambitions, by helping reduce emissions in high-pollution areas such as cities and urban environments.
Mitie Security launches Global Security Operations service accelerating intelligence and tech-led security
Mitie Security, the UK’s largest intelligence-led security business, has launched a new “Global Security Operations” service. The service brings together Mitie Security’s entire suite of industry-leading technology solutions offering a tech-smart and seamless way for businesses to keep their premises, people and customers safe and secure.
Mitie takes home the Gold with Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Award
Mitie has been named a recipient of the Gold Award on the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme, demonstrating its strong commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.
Mitie to provide key services to 19 Coronavirus Mobile Testing Units
Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, is continuing its support for Britain’s fight against Coronavirus by taking on the operation of 19 Mobile Testing Units (MTU) across England and Wales.
Mitie to share electric vehicle expertise with new Plan Zero Fleet Transition Service
As businesses across the country seek to set new ways of working, many are re-focusing on their net zero targets and supporting the nation’s green recovery. With transport generating the largest volume of CO2 in the UK, at 34% of the UK’s CO2 emissions*, transitioning to a zero-emission fleet is the obvious place to start.
A little less conversation, a little more action: How to be the catalyst for a zero carbon recovery
As businesses prepare to return to workplaces, rising energy costs, certainty of supply and increasing consumption will rapidly increase organisations’ carbon impact.
How technology is helping reopen sites safely
As lockdown is eased, one of the most urgent business challenges is ensuring employees and customers can return to sites safely.
Mitie to provide services at a further seven Coronavirus Regional Testing Centres
Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, is building on its support for Britain’s efforts against coronavirus by providing services for a further seven Coronavirus Regional Testing Sites.
Mitie to deliver Royal London Group’s first integrated FM contract
Mitie has secured a new integrated facilities management (IFM) contract with Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life insurance, pensions and investment company. This is the first time Royal London has combined its FM services under one provider with an initial contract for five years, with the option to extend for an additional two years.
Be Aware of the Risk
As Covid-19 lock down restrictions are eased, the measures organisations should be considering in response to evolving threats e.g. increasing crime, terrorism.
Mitie steps-up energy and sustainability services with new appointment
Mitie has announced today that Pradyumna Pandit has been appointed to the newly created role of Managing Director of Sustainability and Energy Services. This hire builds on Mitie’s net zero and energy expertise and capabilities, as well as its Plan Zero commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2025.
Mitie launches new service helping businesses reach Zero Carbon for Zero Cost
As the nation prepares to get Britain Back to Business and lockdown restrictions begin to ease, organisations across the UK are considering how they can prepare for a ‘new normal’ way of operating. To support those planning a return to workplaces, Mitie Energy has launched a new Zero Carbon for Zero Cost service to help businesses drive a green recovery, as part of its Plan Zero commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2025.
How the Coronavirus pandemic changed cleaning regimes forever
COVID-19 has radically changed the way sites are cleaned now and in the future.
Mitie accelerates Groupe PSA contract with £5.2m extension
Mitie has secured a two-year extension on its ten-year partnership with Groupe PSA, Europe’s second largest carmaker and producer of Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles and Vauxhall brands. The contract is worth £5.2m across two years, with the possibility to extend for another two years.
Preparing COVID-19 aware working environments
Presented by Mitie’s Group QHSE Director, John Colley, this seminar explores the:
– Regulatory requirements prompted by the Coronavirus outbreak
– Measures organisations must consider for the health, safety and wellbeing of people as they return to workplaces
Mitie’s cleaning team take centre stage as stars of Inside Central Station
Mitie’s cleaning team at Glasgow Central Station starred in the fifth episode of Inside Central Station, which aired on Sunday 31 May on BBC Scotland.
Mitie’s positive legacy
Our vision is to lead the facilities management industry in creating social value through everyday operations, leaving a lasting legacy for the communities in which we work. Our mission is to consider ways in…
Mitie is the first FM company to sign up to all three of The Climate Group’s initiatives – EV100, EP100 and RE100
Mitie has joined The Climate Group’s RE100 initiative, committing to only use 100% renewable electricity across all its sites.
Mitie launches post-lockdown guidance to help Britain get back to business
Mitie has created a comprehensive guide ‘Getting Britain Back to Business’ to help companies prepare for a safe and seamless return to workplaces.
Mitie pilots virtual SIA accreditation in security industry first
Mitie Security has become the first business in the sector to successfully pilot virtual accredited training modules
Mitie to provide key services at Coronavirus test centres
Mitie is supporting the UK’s fight against the Coronavirus pandemic by providing key services at five COVID-19 test centres in Penrith, Inverness, Bournemouth, Perth and Llandudno.
COVID 19: Sellafield – driving changes to security protocol
Mitie’s security force has worked alongside the Civil Nuclear Constabulary at the Sellafield nuclear facility in West Cumbria for over 8 years, ensuring the site remains safe and secure.
COVID-19: Helping to feed the nation
Mitie is working in partnership with clients to keep the country’s food and essential goods supply safe and secure.
COVID-19: Combating the spread
Safe and effective cleaning is key to combating the spread of COVID-19.
Today is Earth Day
As the world, quite rightly, focuses on the health and economic crisis that is arising from COVID-19, Earth Day provides a vital reminder that we must not overlook the climate crisis.
Mitie Security launches thermal imaging service to help businesses protect against the spread of COVID-19
Mitie Security is helping businesses mitigate against the spread of Coronavirus with the launch of a new suite of fever-screening solutions.
COVID-19: Keeping our communities safe
Across the country, our security teams are ensuring buildings are kept safe, secure and ready to reopen when social distancing measures are eased.
Mitie builds on environmental commitments by joining EP100
Mitie has signed up to the EP100 commitment.
COVID-19: Network Rail – helping key workers get to work
At c150 sites across the country, our Mitie team is supporting Network Rail in ensuring the UK’s railways continue to operate in these unprecedented circumstances.
COVID-19: Supporting schools, parents and pupils
Although many schools have closed in response to COVID-19, Mitie continues to provide services, including cleaning, catering, caretaking, grounds maintenance, pest control and waste management to over 100 schools across the UK that have remained open for vulnerable children and children of key workers.
COVID-19: Keeping the country connected
At this unprecedented time, in many ways, maintaining the country’s data networks has never been more important.
Business as Usual
Why you need Risk & Resilience plans & how to create them.
It is impossible to plan for every eventuality that may befall your business. But having a range of key plans in place to deal with major incidents will ensure your business continues to operate as efficiently as possible.
Mitie races ahead with new BMW Group contracts
Mitie has expanded its service offering for BMW Group with a new five-year engineering and energy contract following a competitive tender.
Mitie comments on electric vehicle commitments in Spring 2020 Budget
Simon King, Director of Sustainability and Social Mobility, said: “As one of the largest private sector electric vehicle fleets in the UK, it’s gratifying that the Chancellor has heard our calls for improved rapid charge point infrastructure and financial reforms to support the electric car and van market.
Outstanding Performance by Mitie Security at the OSPAs
Last week (26th February), saw Mitie Security nominated at the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).
Mitie bags new security contract with Home Office
Mitie has secured a three-year contract to provide security services to the Home Office.
Mitie launches Plan Zero with a commitment to reach zero carbon by 2025 in FM industry first
Mitie has launched its new industry-leading ‘Plan Zero’ commitment, pledging that it will reach net zero carbon emissions by 2025.
Mitie boosts armed forces support with additional paid leave for reservists
Mitie has built on its commitment to support the armed forces by launching a new policy for its community of reservists.
Intelligence in the capital: An Extinction Rebellion Case Study
In October 2019, the climate change activist group Extinction Rebellion planned a mass-mobilisation on an unprecedented scale. It was a well-resourced, highly-coordinated community that planned to descend upon London with the objective to “shut down Westminster”.
Sky – a ‘One Team’ ethos
Signature and Sky have always promoted a ‘One Team’ ethos – this partnership culture has been a fundamental to delivering an exceptional visitor experience.
Integrated facilities management: Aerospace manufacturer
Our client wished to see our facilities managers take a more hands-on role in the day-to-day running of the contract. In response we adopted a Unitary Management model. This has empowered our people, allowing them to deliver services more quickly and efficiently to our client.
Aston Martin Red Bull Racing
To improve Red Bull Racing’s working environment and reduce energy consumption, Mitie undertook a comprehensive Building Use Survey to evaluate occupant usage.
Solar panel installation
With an expanding estate, this higher education provider had identified the need to make significant savings in their utility consumption.
Hinchingbrooke Hospital – minimising the risk of hospital infections through technological innovation
To minimise hospital infections, we work with the Trust’s ‘Infection Prevention and Control’ team to continuously improve processes, procedures, and identify and utilise innovative technology.
Deloitte – service excellence & sustainability
As part of a total facilities management solution, Deloitte required a cleaning partner who could deliver service excellence in a sustainable way.
Mitie Document Management at Linklaters – Video
Watch Bob Jones, Head of UK Operations – Linklaters LLP, outline how Mitie is delivering the exceptional everyday for Linklaters.
Cleveland Police: Custodial Detention Service
The services delivered by the Care & Custody team cover a population of approximately 500,000 people, with a Force comprising 1,250 police staff.
Real estate company: driving increased sustainability performance
This company wanted to drive increased sustainability performance across their portfolio – evidencing our extensive capability to help deliver this was a key reason we were awarded the contract.
Mitie HQ, The Shard – Workplace Design and Relocation
Mitie’s strategic and operational staff were dispersed across three London office locations. To operate as “One Mitie” it was decided to consolidate into a single location, reducing square footage whilst improving utilisation and building user satisfaction.
Football club – safeguarding employees, fans and club premises
As the club has a large youth programme, they wanted us to ensure checks are in place to prevent and protect children, young people and adults at risk.
Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) – Accommodation strategy
The challenge LLWR felt that their current offices were significantly over capacity and not fit for purpose. They required a partner to undertake an office accommodation review aimed at identifying both cost saving and,…
Case study: Rail company reduces food waste by 80%
Working in partnership with Mitie, Network Rail have installed a food waste digester that can convert food waste into biomass in just 12 hours.
Travis Perkins – creating a safer and more secure environment
Travis Perkins is a great example of national scale and coverage. We provide national maintenance and installation services to the group of companies for CCTV, intruder, access control and associated systems.
The Scottish Parliament
We provide planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, small project works, general cleaning, housekeeping and nightshift cleaning for The Scottish Parliament.
Watford General Hospital Retail Catering – provision of fresh, healthy food for staff and visitors
NHS England is clear in its objectives to encourage healthier eating amongst its workforce and wider population and is robust in demanding NHS service providers deliver accordingly.
Eurostar – protecting ‘Europe’s most loved travel experience’
With over 10 million customers passing through Eurostar terminals every year, security is a top priority, and the organisation rightly demands the same diligence found at a busy international airport.
Know your enemy
A brief guide to Counter Terrorism and Implementing Unpredictability.
Global telecoms services provider: A shared passion for exceptional service
This organisation is one of the world’s leading telecoms and technology service providers. Over the past nine-years we have shared the challenges of an ever-changing consumer marketplace, the evolution of the facilities and property management industry, and increasing commercial pressure.
Home Office: Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre
We’ve established a unified, positive culture and this contract has confirmed our role as a strategic partner to the Home Office.
Delivering winter maintenance during our client’s peak trading period
The company’s peak trading periods are during late Autumn and Winter, the time of year when the UK is subjected to it’s coldest and most hazardous weather.
Essex County Council – County Hall Workplace Efficiency study
The challenge Within Essex County Council, there was a perception that their current office space was at capacity. They needed a partner that could both optimise space utilisation and identify opportunities to reduce costs….
Integrated utilities solution
A national high street bank wished to realise cost efficiencies by fully outsourcing their energy and sustainability services.
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Cleveland – cost certainty and service innovation
The challenge The Police & Crime Commissioner for Cleveland covers four territorial police Districts: Hartlepool, Redcar & Cleveland, Middlesbrough and Stockton. The Authority has an establishment of 1,600 Police Officers and 670 Support Staff,…
NHS Blood and Transplant: waste management best practice
In order to increase the recycling rate, we needed to remove the confusion and drive behavioural change.
White & Case LLP – continual innovation and process improvement
Working in partnership with the firm, we are fully aligned with their culture.
Social Value Report 2018/19
We take great pride in our contribution to life in the UK and Ireland; over the last two years we have strived to place social value at the heart of our agenda.
Vodafone – achieving World Class accreditation
Vodafone required a single service partner that delivers an integrated front of house service demonstrating convergence, innovation and a flexible approach to constantly changing business needs. Vodafone.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Rampton Hospital is one of three high security hospitals in England and forms part of the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Providing a maintenance service within this environment presents a unique challenge with many of the complexities of an acute hospital combined with the security measures of a high security environment.
Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust – technology at the heart of service delivery and compliance
The Trust required a partner who can deliver patient-centred high-quality services that deliver value for money, process compliance and MI transparency.
Linklaters – a strong partnership and unified approach
Our relationship with Linklaters started in 2001. From the outset, Mitie and Linklaters developed a strong partnership and unified approach, successfully TUPE’ing 20 in-house reprographics employees. At the same time, both parties recognised it was essential to rapidly demonstrate an enhanced service and to raise the internal perception of the department.
Lloyd’s of London – combining technology and manpower
A unique security solution that combines technology with manpower, innovation and our GSOC (Global Security Operations Centre).
Environmental compliance
Like most businesses, this High Street Bank is subject to rising energy costs and was therefore looking for ways to reduce energy consumption, to save money, stay competitive and reduce carbon emissions from their built estate.
Police: Integrated Health & Liaison Diversion Services Partnership
Our integrated service for Greater Manchester Police demonstrates a leading approach to custodial healthcare and wider Liaison and Diversion services.
Rolls-Royce: The “Bee Thrive” project
Thinking creatively about environmental resource management, the circular economy and the waste hierarchy.
Queen Margaret University
The university’s large campus comprises a number of different types of buildings and facilities, all of which are in need of ongoing maintenance and repair to ensure they continue to provide the best possible learning and living environments for students and staff.
Global Financial Services provider: ensuring the comfort and wellbeing of staff
The challenge Identify the cause of the extreme temperatures in the workspace. Talent acquisition and retention is of paramount importance in the financial services industry and the comfort and wellbeing of staff is therefore…
National hotel operator: 22% saving on gas and electricity
Faced with an annual utility spend of over £40m, and the backdrop of commodity and non-commodity charges forecast to increase over coming years, a major UK hotel operator wanted support in tendering their gas and power supply contracts.
A sustainable waste solution for Deloitte
Transitioning away from disposable cups.
Canary Wharf Management Ltd – protecting one of the most iconic property developments in the world
Security is a major priority for Canary Wharf Management Ltd (CWML) as Canary Wharf is one of the most iconic property developments in the world, with over 97 acres of prime office and retail development.
Northumberland Tyne & Wear Solutions Ltd
The services we provide include mechanical and electrical building services maintenance, building fabric maintenance, statutory inspection and testing and lifecycle project works.
Recycling excellence with Parkdean Resorts
Parkdean Resorts is the largest holiday park operator in the UK – they needed an innovative Waste Management Provider that could manage their entire estate.
Utilities optimisation
A large professional services firm, with a commitment to grow and operate in a sustainable way, wished to reduce their energy consumption.
Civil Aviation Authority – delivering compliance and transparency
Providing highly skilled security personnel, access control services, on-site CCTV monitoring, mobile security, as well as high-end reception services.
FM Unwrapped podcast – Digital Transformation of Facilities Management
Join our experts in the studio for the latest insight into how the value of data is now more critical than ever to a company’s performance.
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mitie delivers hard facilities management services to the Trust’s 34 sites. We have delivered these services for the past 18 years, with very little turnover of staff, providing extensive site knowledge and excellent client relationships. We provide all estate maintenance services throughout the portfolio, including Ashworth, Rathbone and Mosley Hill Hospitals, and Residential Homes.
Birmingham Airport – an integrated security solution
Birmingham Airport was seeking an integrated security solution that both ensured the safety of customers/staff and supported the smooth running of the airport.
Integrated energy solution
A major energy user in the telecoms sector was facing significant pressures from rising utilities costs, whilst also looking to reduce their environmental impact.
Mitie Defence Playbook
Within the pages of the Defence Playbook we will explore how Mitie goes about the business of facilities management.
Derby City Council
The service we provide for Derby City Council includes all aspects of mechanical maintenance across this portfolio, including statutory inspections, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Bank of England – protecting the world’s 8th largest bank
As the world’s 8th largest bank holding priceless assets, The Bank of England required a corporate security provider to protect its high security environment and List X buildings, working in collaboration with the in-house security team.
Digital Transformation: is Facilities Management ready?
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Health service provider: reducing maintenance costs
The volume of data generated within this health service provider is enormous. As a result, consolidating, let alone identifying patterns, is a huge undertaking.
Better Connected: Microsoft and Mitie
In this video we explore how Microsoft are working with Mitie in its evolution of the Connected Workspace.
Planning for the next power outage
Lee Stokes, head of sustainability solutions & innovation for Mitie Energy, looks back at August’s UK-wide power outage and reveals how businesses can build resilience should the worst happen. On the evening of Friday…
JLL – transferring 750 staff from 30 different providers
An already stretching mobilisation was made more challenging by the incumbent provider not providing timely/accurate information about staff terms and conditions.
The Scottish Government
We have worked with the Scottish Government since 2007. There are currently 170 dedicated members of Mitie staff on the Scottish Government contract including management, helpdesk, maintenance and cleaning operatives.
From tiny seeds grow mighty trees
Many companies are now investing are investing in ‘biophilic design’ By Michael Roskams While this saying may seem synonymous with child development, it also relates to the impact that nature can have on us…
Extracting real value from data generated from workspace sensors
Our buildings are becoming more and more ‘intelligent’. Thanks to Internet-of-Things (IoT) connected devices that allow us to more effectively monitor and control building operations, the amount of data that we’ll be able to…
Middle Eastern Geopolitical volatility
How your business can mitigate price fluctuations.
Connected Workspace in action
Showcasing Mitie’s Connected Workspace at The Shard, our feature video demonstrates just some of the benefits of Connected Workspace in office environments.
Wilko – aligned values
We managed to successfully transfer and integrate 127 in-house security officers, some of whom had been working for the Wilko family for over 20 years.
Introducing Connected Workspace
Hear from Phil Bentley, David Cooper, Simon Venn and John Wright as they provide insight on how and why Connected Workspace increases the performance of buildings and the wellbeing and performance of the people within them.
The Living Lab
Can our working environment improve our productivity? How about our emotional wellness? Could workspaces designed for these factors improve the bottom line? These are the questions we asked ourselves in the Living Lab initiative…
HMRC – technology-led security services
Mitie Security have been chosen to provide technology-led security services to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over a five-year period to provide intelligence and technology-led services at a number of its sites across the UK.
Mitie Energy – Brochure
Find out how Mitie Energy can unlock independently-verified average savings of 13%, with guaranteed savings of 10% with zero capex investment for your organisation.
Is employee wellbeing a waste of time?
Over the past few years, we’ve seen dozens of column inches devoted to health and wellbeing, the latest workplace obsession. Conversations on the topic have dominated seminars, podcasts and the press in almost every sector.
Co-op – resourcing a demanding mobilisation
How in 8 weeks, we mobilised a security services contract across 350 Co-op stores nationally.
Argos – an evolving relationship
Following several years of great partnership, VSG (a Mitie company) were approached about outsourcing the in-house Security Solutions Team and locating them at one central location.
IKEA
For IKEA, Mitie offers a range of security services on sites across the UK including manned guarding, gate duties, vehicle and individual searches, and managing the security control room.
Mitie assists Aon in achieving prestigious ‘Secured Environments’ accreditation at Global HQ in London
Mitie Security has assisted its client, Aon plc, the leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, in achieving the prestigious ‘Secured Environments’ accreditation for Aon’s Global HQ at the Leadenhall Building, London.
New partnership brings Mitie big opportunities for University of Northampton students
The University of Northampton’s Criminal and Corporate Investigation team has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management and intelligence-led security business.
Mitie accelerates electric vehicle rollout with 250th vehicle delivered to Heathrow Airport
Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, has reached another landmark in its electric vehicle (EV) rollout, having taken delivery of its 250th EV.
Lack of know-how holding back UK carbon reduction, despite a third of UK businesses having a net zero strategy
As 2020 rings in a new decade, Brits are thinking about their resolutions for the year ahead, with doing more to protect the planet sure to be top of the list for many.
Mitie takes first IFM step in pharmaceuticals with GlaxoSmithKline
Mitie has been awarded a five-year contract with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Manufacturing Supply Chains, the science-led global healthcare company, following a competitive tender.
Energy efficiency set to see biggest impact from FM digital transformation
New research from Mitie has shown that almost half (48%) of Facilities Managers (FMs) are missing out on the benefits of digital transformation by not adopting new technology.
FMs missing out on digital transformation
New research from Mitie has shown that almost half (48%) of Facilities Managers (FMs) are missing out on the benefits of digital transformation by not adopting new technology.
Security set to see high impact from FM digital transformation
New research from Mitie has shown that almost half (48%) of Facilities Managers (FMs) are missing out on the benefits of digital transformation by not adopting new technology.
Red and gold secure Number One spot this Christmas
The Mitie Landscapes team has already kicked-off the festive season with its annual Christmas tree and office decoration service.
Mitie takes off with extension at London City Airport
Mitie has been awarded a two year contract extension with London City Airport, London’s most central airport.
Mitie celebrates electric vehicle milestone in Edinburgh – but calls for additional infrastructure
Mitie has delivered the 100th and 101st electric vehicles (EVs) to join its fleet to two contracts in Edinburgh today.
Mitie accelerates EV strategy as first electric vans hit the roads
Mitie has taken the next step in its electric vehicle commitment and officially begun rolling out its first electric vans, with vehicles rolling out on roads across the UK from today.
Mitie Document Management wins digital contract with law firm Addleshaw Goddard
Mitie’s Document Management business has won a new five-year contract with law firm Addleshaw Goddard.
Mitie goes for gold with top CO2 reduction rating
Mitie has been recognised for its success in reducing the carbon emissions of its fleet, by being awarded Gold Certification by Masternaut.
Mitie kicks-off new Army Rugby Union sponsorship deal
Mitie has a new sponsorship deal with the Army Rugby Union (ARU) elite teams.
Mitie to deliver engineering services for NHS Blood and Transplant
Mitie has won a five-year contract to provide engineering services to NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) following a competitive retender.
Mitie banks security contract with the prestigious Bank of England
Mitie has won a security contract with the Bank of England, following a competitive tender process.
Eco benefits lead the charge as top reason fleet drivers want to switch to electric
When it comes to their vehicles, helping the planet is the most common reason for drivers wanting to switch to electric according to a new survey of fleet drivers by the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, Mitie.
Mitie’s commitment to armed forces shines with Silver Defence Employer Recognition Award
Mitie has been recognised for its dedication in supporting the armed forces community by being named as a Silver Award holder on the government’s Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Mitie Security acquires Global Aware International Group
Mitie Security has today announced that it has acquired Global Aware International Group (GAIG), a leading provider of niche intelligent software and security solutions.
Mitie appointed to the Prison Operator Services framework
Mitie’s Care & Custody division has been named as a supplier on the Prison Operator Services (POS) framework.
Mitie launches new initiatives to support the armed forces community
Mitie is furthering its commitment to veterans, reservists and families of those working in the armed forces, by launching a series of new initiatives focused on supporting these employees and pledging to recruit more individuals from the armed forces community.
Mitie boosts new Fife College contract with sustainability credentials
Mitie has secured a five-year contract with Fife College, with the option to extend for a further three years.
Mitie awarded five-year multi-service FM contract with SIG
Mitie has been awarded a five-year multi-service facilities management contract with SIG plc, a leading European supplier of specialist building materials. Under the contract, Mitie will provide engineering, front of house and mail services.
Procius awarded new vetting contract for the UK’s leading sporting stadiums
Mitie’s market-leading vetting agency, Procius, has secured a new contract with global hospitality company Delaware North, one of the largest privately held hospitality companies in the world.
Mitie secures extension to clean Scotland’s best loved landmarks
Mitie has expanded its relationship with public body Historic Environment Scotland (HES) with a five-year cleaning contract worth £4.4 million.
Mitie drives its electric vehicle pledge by signing up to EV100
Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, has signed up to EV100.
Mitie cleans up with Cleveland Fire Brigade
Mitie has won a new contract to provide cleaning services across 16 of Cleveland Fire Brigade’s sites, including 14 fire stations plus its fire control room which handles all 999 emergency calls for the area’s firefighting team.
Mitie appoints Charles Antelme as Head of Defence
Mitie has today announced that Charles Antelme DSO will take up a newly created role as Head of Defence.
Mitie gets green light on integrated FM contract with Toyota
Mitie has secured a new five-year integrated facilities management contract with Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK.
Mitie awarded £150m integrated facilities management contract extension with St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Mitie has won a £150 million long-term contract extension on its multi-service facilities management contract with St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust following a competitive tender process. Established in 2009, Mitie’s partnership with St George’s has now been extended to 2030.
Mitie brings Pride to Birmingham’s bus stops
For the second year running, Mitie has donated its time and services to WMCA to help get the city in the Pride spirit by transforming bus shelters and signs with a rainbow upgrade.
Mitie appointed to the Crown Commercial Service framework for both Security and Defence
Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management company, has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Facilities Management frameworks for Security and Defence.
Mitie wins extension to major facilities management contract with NHS Property Services
Mitie has won a fourth year of a major contract delivering engineering, landscaping and security services to NHS Property Services.
The Law Society appoints Mitie to deliver document management and logistics services
Mitie‘s Document Management business has been awarded a five-year document management and logistics services contract with The Law Society following a competitive tender process.
Mitie boosts engineering leadership with two new appointments
Mitie today announces two new appointments in Engineering Services and Integrated Facilities Management (IFM). Kerry Sheehan will become Managing Director of Mobile Engineering and Kath Fontana will fill a new role as Managing Director of Strategic Accounts, Public Sector and Critical Infrastructure.
Mitie awarded five-year contract with Yorkshire Building Society
Mitie has been awarded a five-year contract with Yorkshire Building Society following a competitive tender process.
Bidfood appoints Mitie to support their waste reduction strategy
Mitie will boost sustainability for food wholesaler Bidfood as part of a new five-year contract covering all aspects of waste management.
Mitie links with Connect Group to win new contract worth £7.5 million
Mitie has won a five-year contract with specialist distribution and logistics company Connect Group following a competitive tender process.
Mitie sets a new standard for maternity pay
Mitie has enhanced its maternity benefits to offer more support for new mothers and those returning to work following maternity leave.
Mitie listed as the only FM company to be recognised as a UK Top Employer 2019
Mitie has officially been recognised as a Top Employer UK 2019 becoming the only UK Facilities Management company to be recognised by the Top Employers Institute in 2019.