The Westgrove Group has secured a new three year total facilities management contract at Festival Place shopping centre in Basingstoke following a competitive tender process.
The multi million pound agreement will see Westgrove deliver a full range of facilities management services at the regional retail destination, which is managed by property management company Estama.
Under the contract, Westgrove will provide cleaning, security, waste management and hard services, supporting the centre’s operations and its focus on delivering a safe and welcoming environment for visitors.
Festival Place attracts millions of visitors each year and is one of the South East’s major retail and leisure destinations.
Glenn Wilson, Group Managing Director of The Westgrove Group, said the partnership represents an important step in the company’s continued growth.
“We are incredibly proud to begin this new partnership with Festival Place and Estama. Festival Place is a vibrant and high profile destination, and we look forward to bringing our award winning service standards, colleague development programmes and community focused approach to the centre,” he said.
“This contract marks an exciting milestone for Westgrove as we continue to expand our portfolio across the UK.”
James Nelson, Associate at Estama, said Westgrove’s experience in managing busy retail environments made the company a strong partner for the centre.
“We are pleased to welcome The Westgrove Group as our new facilities management partner,” he said.
“Their track record in delivering high quality service at high footfall destinations, and their commitment to innovation, colleague engagement and ESG make them an excellent fit for our new partnership at Festival Place. We are confident this collaboration will enhance the experience for our retailers, visitors and our wider community.”
The contract further strengthens Westgrove’s presence in the retail and leisure sector, where the company has continued to expand its services while maintaining a focus on workforce development and service quality.
