13th Jun 2014 11:11
LONDON (Alliance News) - Mitie Group PLC Friday said it has been awarded an initial seven-year contract with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to deliver soft facilities management services, in a deal worth in excess of GBP90 million.
Under the deal, which has a possible three-year extension, a range of services will be managed by Mitie's Environmental + business, including hospital cleaning, portering, patient and retail catering, post room services, waste and recycling, linen and laundry, security, and the switchboard and helpdesk facility.
The Trust, which is one of the largest employers in Cornwall, serves a population of approximately 450,000 people from three hospitals in Truro, Penzance and Hayle. Over 600 employees of Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust will transfer to Mitie as part of the new contract.
Mitie Group shares were quoted down 1.9% at 320.50 pence Friday afternoon.
By Anthony Tshibangu; [email protected]; @AnthonyAllNews
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