Equans Secures New Five-Year Contract with Cheshire West and Chester Council

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17 June 2025

Equans will provide facilities management services across the Cheshire West and Chester Council estate as part of a new strategic partnership arrangement.

FM services were previously delivered to the council under a joint venture called QWEST, facilitated by Equans and Cheshire West and Chester Council, which ended in March 2025. 

Services such as cleaning, mailroom and caretaking services will now be provided purely by Equans under a new five-year deal.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has an operational and corporate estate with 400 properties, including the council’s headquarters, The Portal at Ellesmere Port.

Richard Carmichael, Managing Director for Local Authority Services at Equans UK & Ireland, said: “We are pleased that the strong partnership we have built with Cheshire West and Chester Council will continue through this Facilities Management partnership.  We have been focused on delivering a smooth transition from the QWEST joint venture to this new partnership. 

“We are also looking forward to delivering even more positive and impactful contributions to local residents through our social value and volunteering efforts, which will continue to target local priorities.” 

Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, added: “We look forward to working closely with Equans over the next five years to deliver professional and efficient services for the residents of our borough.  With Equans’ help in delivering on our priorities, this Council will continue to create opportunities for regeneration and sustainability, supporting vulnerable people and building on the strength and contributions of our residents to create greener, healthier communities.”

Picture: a photograph showing the exterior of The Portal at Ellesmere Port. Image Credit: Equans

Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 17 June 2025

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