Aston celebrates three new contract wins

Leyland-based Aston Services Group has been awarded three new shopping centre contracts worth a combined £1m per year.

The independent facilities services provider has begun work with Ladysmith Shopping Centre in Ashton, Manchester, Prince Bishops Place, Durham and Lakeside Doncaster.

Ladysmith Shopping Centre is a dual service contract where both cleaning and security is provided by the same team along with landscaping and washroom services. The contract has been awarded by Ashdown Phillips & Partners with whom ASG already have a portfolio of around £2.5m.

The contract for Prince Bishops Place, Durham, which has a footfall of circa four million per year, is also dual service, covering both cleaning and security. Awarded by managing agents Munroe K, the contract ensures that all current staff are TUPE transferred into ASG.

ASG was awarded the contract for Lakeside in Doncaster following a competitive tender evaluation and a team of 18 will deliver cleaning, security and maintenance for the centre which receives up to two million visitors per year. The contract has been awarded by Realm UK.

Nick Atkinson, managing director of Aston Services Group, said: "We are delighted to have added three new and significant sites to our portfolio representing a combined value of circa £1m per annum.

"We look forward to working in partnership with the centre managers to enhance visitor experience and encourage business growth.”

ASG currently provides support services for over 30 shopping centres across the country, employing over 800 staff.