Jenkinsons Win £10m Furniture Contract

Jenkinsons have completed negotiations with the Merseyside Collaborative Group. This has resulted in Jenkinsons being awarded a 4 year contract for the supply of office furniture and seating to 5 local Councils – Liverpool City Council, Sefton Council, Halton Borough Council, Knowsley MBC, Wirral MBC and St Helens Council. The value of this contract is estimated to be over £10million.

Jenkinsons’ Managing Director, Martin Baker, said this is the result of a tremendous effort by our furniture team over the previous 3 years.

The Councils involved recognised that we offer the best package of service, value for money and expertise in the North West.

This new contract follows continuous success in 2010 with the completion of the new Cheshire West and Chester HQ building (£1million contract) and the Knowsley Place development for Bury MBC (£750,000)

Commercial launches absence management procedure to support employees

The UK’s largest independently owned office services company, Commercial, has launched an absence management procedure to further support its 130 plus employees and continued commitment in driving efficiency across the board.

Following a highly successful six month trial, which saw absenteeism in one department fall from 20% to 6%, Commercial will be rolling out the procedure across the company as part of a major middle-management training and development programme.

“If not handled correctly, absenteeism can course significant pressure and indeed stress for all involved,” explained Simone Mann, Commercial’s co-founding director. “We have a real sense of family here at Commercial and as we continue to expand it is crucial that we have the systems in place that will enable us to keep that open, supportive approach to the business and keep our staff wellbeing at the fore.” … Continue Reading