Hospital waste contract renewed
Following the results of a benchmarking exercise, Barts Health NHS Trust has agreed that Skanska’s facilities management team will continue to provide a waste management service until 2021.
The benchmarking exercise was aimed at ensuring the Trust achieved the best value for money, whilst driving quality and service improvements and continuing to drive innovation.
The £6.5 million contract is centred on a behavioural change programme covering both clinical and domestic waste services. The team works with the hospital staff at The Royal London Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital, to provide in-depth auditing of each of the waste streams and regular training on appropriate waste disposal.
Skanska’s waste management service has been recognised for its innovation and success by winning a British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) award. It is said to have saved the NHS more than £1.5 million over the last three-and-a-half years, lead to increased compliance with government waste standards and improved patient care.
Fiona Daly, associate director of sustainability and patient transport at Barts Health NHS Trust, said of Skanska: “ Their innovative approaches and drive to improve quality match those of the Trust and ensure we are providing a safe and efficient environment for our patients.”
