April 19, 2006—Johnson Controls has won a new contract to provide facilities management services to the BBC’s property portfolio in London and Scotland. The five-year contract, with an option to extend for a further three years, will cover 129 premises and 700,000 square metres of workspace. Johnson Controls will also provide specialist services across the BBC’s wider UK property portfolio, according to the company.
The company was selected as preferred supplier from a field of 48 companies following a rigorous procurement process involving a nine-month assessment period. Johnson Controls leveraged its technology innovation and knowledge of technical and business support services to create a custom-made solution for the BBC, which addresses its critical broadcast continuity and customer service requirements.
Johnson Controls will take over from the current facilities management provider, Land Securities Trillium, on July 1, 2006, subject to contract signature.
Johnson Controls will deliver building engineering services, building fabric maintenance, cable management, car parking, caretaking, catering and hospitality, cleaning and housekeeping, conference room management and customer service centre for BBC properties in London and Scotland. The company will also manage health and safety issues, landscaping and planting services, management of office ‘hubs’ (kitchen/meeting/reprographics areas), office reorganization, pest control, porterage, post room and in Scotland only, printing services.
Johnson Controls is a global leader in interior experience, building efficiency and power solutions. The company provides innovative automotive interiors that help make driving more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. For more information, visit the Web site.
