Bristol-based Lancer Scott Facilities Management has been awarded the Hard FM Services contract for the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) after intense competition.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in the company’s long-standing relationship with UWE Bristol, demonstrating the strength and expertise of their FM division. Having partnered with UWE Bristol through their fit-out team over the years, they were uniquely positioned to understand their needs and expectations. The collaboration and dedication shown by the Lancer Scott team in crafting a winning bid are a testament to the company’s commitment to excellence and is a true reflection of its operational approach to this prestigious pairing.
Director of Estates and Facilities at UWE Bristol, Chris Abbott, said: “Lancer Scott demonstrated a strong alignment and synergy to our values and understanding of our business through their successful delivery of a number of significant key projects to date. We felt that they demonstrated a culture of authentic partnering which is very important to us as we want to build a relationship around trust and collaboration. We see them being integral to our overall Estates vision and success as a university as we navigate through the years ahead.”
Lancer Scott’s role at UWE Bristol goes beyond maintaining physical infrastructure; they are dedicated to ensuring the well-being of students, staff, and visitors by creating a safe, sustainable, and efficient campus that enhances the overall university experience. By aligning their services with UWE Bristol’s vision of a sustainable future, they aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions, marking a significant step in their shared commitment to environmental responsibility and excellence in facilities management.
Dan Knight, Managing Director FM, for Lancer Scott said: “This contract award from UWE Bristol further strengthens our position in the provision of Hard FM services to the Higher Education Sector. We were able to demonstrate value to UWE Bristol through our understanding of their requirements and through our people, systems and processes which, combined with our strong sense of purpose, local provision and commitment to high performance, resulted in a compelling delivery solution. We look forward to developing our collaborative relationship with UWE Bristol through the contract term and beyond.”
