The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has policy responsibility for museums, galleries and libraries, the built heritage, the arts, sport, education, broadcasting and the media and tourism industries, the Millennium and the Community Funds. WSP appointed and managed a significant number of specialist contractors to provide the following facilities management services:
- Building maintenance
- Catering
- Cleaning
- Grounds
- Maintenance
- Conferencing
- Health and safety
- M&E Services
- Mail Room
- Pest Control
- Porterage
- Reception
- Security
- Signage
- Small works
WSP engaged in multi-tenant management as manager of the Estate as well as the building management services for the main building in Cockspur street and a smaller property at St James Square.
In addition to the above services, WSP also worked on several ad hoc projects including collaborative work with CAD on space planning and furniture requisition for all buildings. The design, procurement and installation of a disabled chair lift was implemented at the Cockspur Street property together with a staff dining facility for 500 occupants of the building and live Information Centre.
Project information
Client: Department of Culture Media and Sport
Project size: N/A
Project value: Management of £3 million estate through put costs
Status: Completed October 2005