The services, which also include security, reception and portering, will be delivered by more than 800 employees on over 300 sites. They will join ISS’s global workforce of 360,000, nearly 30,000 of whom are based across ISS’s UK and Ireland business.
The contract was awarded following a comprehensive commercial procurement process, which forms a critical part of Defra’s strategy to deliver future-fit workplaces and facilities that incorporate the highest safety standards and reflect the latest working practices and patterns.
Liz Benison, chief executive at ISS UK&I said: “We are thrilled to announce this new contract with Defra, which marks a significant milestone for our UK business. This win not only reflects the strength of our industry-leading service offering, but it also reaffirms our strategic decision to pursue clients who share our values — and that this can be done without compromising on commercial growth and mutual benefit.”