Serco retains facilities management contract at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

(Sharecast News) - Government services provider Serco said on Tuesday that it has successfully retained its facilities management contract at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

Serco, which has delivered critical services at NNUH for 25 years, said the renewed agreement had a total value of more than £270m over the next 10 years and takes effect immediately.

Under the contract, Serco will use its risk management and workflow software tools to drive efficiency in task allocation in portering and cleaning, as part of an effort to improve productivity and responsiveness.

Chief executive Anthony Kirby said: "I am extremely proud of the role Serco has played delivering critical services at NNUH for the last 25 years, which I have seen first-hand. My sincere thanks go to our exceptional colleagues involved in delivering for patients across the hospital estate, whose dedication, care and compassion have a positive and lasting impact."

As of 0815 BST, Serco shares were down 1.44% at 273.60p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com

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