The refreshed framework allows organisations to source gases quickly and compliantly from fully vetted suppliers. The updated agreement is structured across four lots and introduces a dedicated “Sustainable Solutions – Technology Products and Services” offer. This supports the NHS Long Term Plan goal to reduce the carbon footprint of anaesthetic gases, including nitrous oxide, by

Jepson joins from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), where he was group director of estates and facilities. MFT, one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, operates 10 hospitals across seven sites and has been a long-standing client of Sodexo. Jepson brings extensive operational and leadership experience in facilities management across both public and private

The contract, valued at around £700,000, will fund LED lighting upgrades across 18 GP surgeries in Somerset. The EPC, backed by Redaptive, allows eEnergy to install energy-saving systems with zero upfront cost. Customers pay for the equipment through energy savings rather than initial investment, while eEnergy retains operational responsibility for the installed equipment. The funding

The consultancy has been appointed to Lot 4 – Surveying and Strategic Advice – and Lot 8b – PFI Surveying Services. Its work will include condition surveys, structural studies, technical due diligence, and support for the operation, delivery, and handback of buildings under Private Finance Initiative (PFI) schemes. Simon Robb, National director for Building Surveying

The appointment is a step in the company’s continued expansion in Sweden and Europe, where the need for medical expertise is growing in parallel with the development of new collaborations within emergency healthcare. The focus is on how drones can be used as an integrated tool in emergency medical care in both urban and rural

The partnership gives Edinpharm members in Edinburgh and across the UK access to a pharmacy-ready delivery service supporting both scheduled and on-demand requirements. Pharmacies can draw on Gophr when deliveries exceed internal capacity, whether due to staffing pressures, rising prescription volumes or the need for urgent doorstep drops. Designed to support increasing workloads and more

The findings are based on a national survey of maternity and neonatal services, which found that 42 per cent of units were classed as “operational” but in need of “major repair or replacement… soon”. A further seven per cent were assessed as being at “serious risk of imminent breakdown”. Around 155 maternity units and a

The new design by P+HS Architects will transform clinical capacity on site while supporting sustainability and efficiency. The three storey, 2,600 square metre building will house a 24/7 laboratory service on the ground floor, including clinical biochemistry, haematology, blood transfusion, point-of-care testing, and molecular diagnostics, alongside office, seminar, and staff spaces. The first floor will

The Electiva London Hospital, a purpose-built facility on the banks of the River Thames in South West London, will set a new standard for luxury and patient-focused care, it says. The flagship hospital will feature two state-of-the-art surgical theatres and ten bespoke bedroom suites, designed for comfort, elegance, and panoramic river views. The development has

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) says it welcomes the Government’s Warm Homes Plan but is disappointed that the plan includes no new policies or funding commitments to support the decarbonisation of non-domestic buildings. Non-domestic buildings account for more than a third of total carbon emissions from the UK built environment, yet the sector continues

Mott MacDonald has appointed Rachel Ellison to the new position of operations director for UK and Europe.  Rachel will play a central leadership role across the region together with Richard Risdon in his dual role as managing director for UK and Europe and group strategy director on the executive board.  She will focus on driving

Sitemark has been appointed to two national ESPO frameworks covering catering and cleaning consultancy, strengthening public sector access to independent procurement and contract management expertise. The UK-based facilities management benchmarking and best practice consultancy has been selected for ESPO 704C_25 (Catering Consultancy) and ESPO 263C_25 (Cleaning Consultancy). The appointments enable local authorities, NHS trusts, education

With the financial year drawing to a close, the company has warned that unspent capital and estates funds risk being lost, and is encouraging healthcare leaders to prioritise upgrades that deliver measurable clinical and compliance benefits. The call follows recent national research indicating that around 237 million medication errors occur annually in England, with an

Singu, a cloud-based software provider for facility, maintenance, ESG, and building management solutions, has appointed Dominic Gallello as Chairman of the Board. Dominic Gallello is an established technology leader with a deep background in engineering and enterprise software solutions. Throughout his career, he has built a strong track record of developing award-winning products, driving intense

Responding to new public polling from the Royal College of Nursing on corridor care and testimony from nursing staff, Rory Deighton, acute and community care director at the NHS Confederation, said: “It is deeply worrying that corridor care is becoming the norm across hospitals in the face of rising demand. These new figures and accompanying