Facilities management firm wins contract at university’s Scarborough campus

Derwent fm have been appointed preferred bidder by Coventry University for delivery of Facilities Management services at their campus in Scarborough.

Derwent fm will provide a diverse range of services as part of this three year contract including; 24/7 reactive maintenance, fire alarm and lift servicing along with fabric maintenance works. As well as cleaning, washroom and waste management services.

Neal Grant, head of business development at Derwent fm, said “We are thrilled to be have been selected by Coventry University Scarborough for this exciting opportunity. Given our roots in Yorkshire we are particularly pleased to further cement our status in the region and to do be doing so with such a reputable and forward thinking partner as Coventry University fits our vision for the future of the business.”

About Derwent fm.

Derwent fm are  industry leaders in providing hard and soft facilities management services across student accommodation and academic spaces, our tailor made services can be delivered as bundled services or individually bespoke ones to suit customer’s buildings exact needs.

At Derwent fm, we pride ourselves on our transparent and honest business approach. Throughout all stages of a project life cycle we deliver efficient and supportive customer service whatever the length of contract. Customers of Derwent fm benefit from clearly defined costs, peace of mind and a solid working relationship.

As part of the Places for People group and Derwent Living we are a unique organisation that blends social responsibility with commercial strength underpinned by a strong financial base, with our profits re-invested to regenerate communities via social housing and community initiatives.

About CU Scarborough

The state-of-the-art £14m campus at Scarborough was opened in 2016. Students at the campus have access to all the facilities they need to support their studies and enjoy a positive student experience. Facilities at the site include: Social space, café, clinical skills lab, mock law courts, cyber lab, study rooms, library and much more. The campus currently delivers teaching to 750 students with this number projected to rise to 1300 by 2022 and is providing relevant and much-needed graduates to the Yorkshire coast region.

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