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Getting the Munchies - Drug Firm Appoints Caterer & IFM Co

05 February 2016 | Updated 01 January 1970
 

Covance, the contract drug research & development company, has appointed a multi-service contractor to look after UK and German sites in a £1.4 million deal.

The new five year contract will see Sodexo providing catering; cleaning; reception; administration, grounds maintenance, contract management, projects, porterage, health & safety, quality assurance laundry, pest control and security at Covance’s sites in Harrogate, UK and Munster, Germany.

Lucy Hind, Facilities Director, Covance said: “This is a great step forward for Covance in its enhancement of quality and service provisions at our workplaces. We are excited about collaborative thinking and shared objective setting to enhance our workplace environment with an emphasis on service and quality for our staff and visitors.”

Karen Pleva, Global Head of Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences, Sodexo said: “We are thrilled to have been awarded the contract with Covance, it is a real boost to our portfolio of clients in this market. We look forward to developing a successful partnership with the teams in Harrogate and Munster, helping Covance to concentrate on its core business whilst our teams ensure the workplace provides the best environment for its 1,500 employees based across the two sites .”

Picture: Covance, the contract drug research & development company, will have services, including catering, provided by Sodexo

 

Article written by Brian Shillibeer | Published 05 February 2016

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