Last checked at 7 Dec 2010 07:00
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
7 December 2010
Managed Support Services plc
("MSS" or the "Group")
Contract Win
Managed Support Services plc, the Technical Building and Environmental Compliance services provider is pleased to announce that it has signed a three plus two year contract for the provision of a Total Facilities Management solution to Thomas Cook Group UK Limited ("Thomas Cook"). This multi million pound contract covers Thomas Cook's major corporate buildings across the UK and is the first time Thomas Cook have outsourced the provision of these services to a single provider.
Phase 1 of the new contract commences in January 2011, and will cover the main Corporate office sites with additional Thomas Cook sites coming under the agreement over the next 12-18 months. MSS will provide a fully integrated FM solution covering all areas of building management including compliance, mechanical and electrical maintenance as well as other building related services.
Paul Goodwin, Director of Property & Procurement at Thomas Cook commented "In MSS we have found a partner that is big enough to provide us with consistent standards across all of our portfolio but who are agile enough to respond quickly and effectively when required. MSS has the perfect combination of skills and a strong proven track record in helping businesses like ours to drive up standards and drive down costs."
The Board of MSS regards this contract win as further validation of the Group's strategy to create a competitive building services platform nationwide, capable of meeting the complex needs of major corporate customers.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Managed Support Services plc: | |
Simon Beart, Chief Executive Piers Wilson, Finance Director | 07710 444370 01483 735703 |
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Nick Wells / Stephen Keys | 020 7397 8900 |
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Richard Darby / Helen Chan | 020 7466 5000 |
Merchant Securities:
Graeme Cull / Simon Clements 020 7382 0933
Notes to editors
Managed Support Services plc is a leading supplier of Environmental Compliance and technical Building Services. The Group provides a broad range of Environmental Compliance services and HVAC building maintenance services for commercial properties. MSS operates in a range of diverse markets with customers managing or owning commercial property, hotels and retail buildings. Further information is obtainable from www.mssplc.com.