Alleyn’s School has chosen MARCH to deliver hard facilities management (FM) services at its two sites in South London following a competitive tender. The contract covers comprehensive maintenance services across Alleyn’s 23-building estate on Townley Road and the School’s Edward Alleyn Club site in Herne Hill. It will run for an initial three-year term with the potential of two additional one-year extensions.
The contract will begin in December with a mobilisation phase where MARCH will provide a full asset verification and lifecycle assessment. The initial phase will ensure accurate documentation and condition assessment of all assets, enabling MARCH to establish accurate replacement timelines and build a strategy for effective lifecycle management.
Phase two, a planned and reactive maintenance programme tailored to meet the specific needs of Alleyn’s diverse estate, will follow in February 2025. Services will include mechanical and electrical maintenance, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, water hygiene, building management systems, computer-aided facility management & helpdesk services, and 24/7 reactive maintenance.
Commenting on the win, Donald Jackman, facilities services director at MARCH (pictured above) said: “At MARCH, we are committed to building partnerships that make a real difference. By bringing our expertise to Alleyn’s diverse estate, we aim to enhance its efficiency and longevity through proactive asset management and a focus on long-term infrastructure health. Working together, we’ll ensure their facilities operate smoothly and reliably, allowing them to dedicate their energy to what truly matters – serving their school community.”
Neil Sheppard, director of site operations at Alleyn’s School, continued, “We’re pleased to be working with MARCH as our chosen Hard FM services partner. Their in-depth understanding of our needs, paired with a skilled team and a commitment to shared values, makes them an ideal fit. We look forward to a collaborative relationship that will benefit our entire school community.”
Alleyn’s School is a leading HMC co-educational school for children aged 4-18. Located in the creative heart of South London, with a history dating back to its founding by Edward Alleyn in 1619. The school’s diverse estate includes 23 buildings on its Townley Road site and the Edward Alleyn Club in Herne Hill, offering a rich environment where academic and creative excellence are nurtured.
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ABOUT MARCH
MARCH, formerly the Edwin James Group, delivers critical engineering services to support some of the UK’s leading brands. With a network of 18 offices and service centres across the UK, it specialises in managing complex, regulated environments, using technology to address the biggest challenges its customers and their industries face.
MARCH provides a total engineering solution, from infrastructure management and process optimisation to digital automation. The company focuses on delivering in highly-regulated, asset-rich industries, where it offers a single point of contact for managing assets across their entire lifecycle.
With a team of over 1000 skilled professionals, MARCH is committed to enhancing productivity, efficiency, and sustainability, helping clients navigate the challenges of decarbonisation and operational improvement. Through long-term partnerships, MARCH serves key sectors such as industrial manufacturing, nuclear, aerospace & defence, the public sector, life sciences, food & beverage, and utilities.
MARCH also owns and operates compressed air management specialist, Motivair, which was acquired in July 2024 to deepen maintenance and asset care offerings.