14forty celebrates exceptional business growth

Leading integrated facilities management (FM) provider, 14forty, is celebrating an outstanding start to the year after winning a multitude of new clients and retaining 95% of its existing client portfolio in the first half of 2021.

Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, 14forty delivers bespoke bundled FM services such as cleaning, catering, front of house, security, outdoor maintenance and business services to a wide range of sectors. 

Whilst demand for catering and front of house services has inevitably been lower due to Covid restrictions and closures during the UK’s periods of lockdown, many of 14forty’s services, such as cleaning and security, have become even more business critical over the last 18 months.

For companies providing services vital to the day-to-day running of the country, such as those involved in healthcare, food, manufacturing, utilities and distribution, keeping premises hygienic and Covid-secure has never been more important. 

Likewise, as many of the UK’s workforce have shifted to working from home, the number of vacant or minimally occupied buildings to keep safe and secure has been extraordinarily high. 

Among 14forty’s new business wins is a £15m total facilities management contract with the UK’s largest gas distribution network, Cadent, as well as an agreement providing catering, cleaning and security services to Nutricia, the leading nutritional solutions brand.

COVID- 19 has highlighted the critical importance of hygiene and cleanliness in preventing the spread of diseases, so many clients are looking to assign visible cleaning teams to ease any anxieties among employees during the return to work. As a people business it is 14forty’s role to ensure that all of its customers not only feel safe and secure in their workplace but are also energised by the great welcome they’ll receive and nourished by the brilliant food its chefs create.

Mauro Ortelli, Managing Director of 14forty, said: “We want to say a huge thank you to our incredible operatives who have gone above and beyond to keep coming in and doing their jobs throughout the pandemic to keep others safe.

“It hasn’t been easy. We have had to adapt our services swiftly to comply with changing government regulations, helping clients to implement measures such as one-way systems, increased cleaning and updated hygiene protocols, signage, PPE and desk spacing.

“Our presence advising and providing expert solutions throughout this period has confirmed the vital role that facilities management plays in the day-to-day running of the country, as well as the trust our clients have put in us. We have been rewarded by our high retention and win rates this year, which we are truly grateful for.

“We look forward to continuing to support our clients, both new and old, as many now prepare for the return to work.”

To learn more about 14forty, please visit 14forty.co.uk.

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Editors notes

14forty is a trusted and intuitive integrated facilities management (IFM) business from Compass Group UK & Ireland delivering tailored food and hospitality, cleaning, security, guest and other professional services in one offer.

Through provision of a truly integrated service, 14forty reduces organisational expenditure on facilities management, drives bespoke service agreements and provides better value for money whilst ensuring clients comply with health and safety legislation.

Built on the fact that there are 1440 precious minutes in every day, 14forty is designed to maximise the productivity of each of these for its clients.

Based in Birmingham, the company has a turnover of £110m, employs over 3,000 people and works extensively in the oil and gas, professional services, manufacturing and financial services sectors.