14forty secures five-year integrated FM contract with Valeo Foods

Integrated facilities management provider 14forty has secured a five-year contract with leading international food manufacturer Valeo Foods, supporting the business in enhancing employee experience and operational performance through improved workplace services and facilities management.

The partnership will see 14forty deliver a full range of soft FM services across three Valeo Foods’ manufacturing and office sites in the UK and Ireland.

Valeo Foods, home to much-loved brands including Barratt Sweets, Rowse Honey, Metcalfe’s and KETTLE Chips, was seeking an FM partner with proven expertise, national scale and a strong track record of putting people and workplace culture at the heart of service delivery.

Following a competitive tender process 14forty was awarded the contract, which officially commenced in December 2025. Mobilisation is now underway, with services being rolled out across 2026, including catering, vending, cleaning, security, grounds maintenance and pest control.

Matthew Lockton, Sales Director at 14forty, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Valeo Foods – a business which shares our values and our belief that great workplaces start with great people.

“Our focus is on creating safe, welcoming and high-performing environments where teams can thrive. By combining trusted FM expertise with a people-first approach, we’ll help support Valeo Foods’ culture, wellbeing and productivity across its UK and Ireland sites.

“This contract is also an exciting opportunity to build a long-term partnership that can scale alongside Valeo Foods’ ambitious growth plans.”

Martin Wakelin, Group Head of Indirect Procurement at Valeo Foods, said: “We set out to appoint an FM partner who could bring expertise, consistency and innovation, while supporting our commitment to investing in our sites for the benefit of our employees.

“From the outset, 14forty demonstrated a proactive and collaborative approach, with a clear focus on continuous improvement. The team has already shown they are highly responsive and committed to delivering the best possible experience across our locations during the mobilisation and I look forward to our partnership going from strength to strength.”

Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, 14forty specialises in delivering integrated FM services, working in partnership with businesses to enhance employee wellbeing, performance and sustainability through improved workplaces.

For more information, please visit: www.14forty.co.uk  

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14forty is a trusted integrated facilities management (IFM) business and part of Compass Group UK & Ireland. It delivers a comprehensive range of hard and soft FM services, including cleaning, catering, hospitality, security, guest services, mechanical and electrical engineering.

 Focused on creating exceptional workplace experiences, 14forty partners with organisations to drive performance, sustainability and employee wellbeing. By providing fully integrated solutions, it helps clients reduce costs, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance, while delivering tailored services that add long-term value.

Based in Birmingham, 14forty employs over 3,000 people and supports clients across the oil and gas, professional services, manufacturing, distribution and financial services sectors.