OCS has secured a five-year contract to provide integrated facilities management services to Everton Football Club.
Everton, a founding member of the Football League (1888) and the Premier League (1992), currently competes in the top tier of English football. The club will move to its new Everton Stadium ahead of the 2025-26 season, situated at Bramley Moore Dock on the banks of the River Mersey. The stadium move is part of a wider regeneration of Liverpool’s North Docks.
The partnership with Everton FC strengthens OCS’ proven track record in football stadia and events. OCS will provide a complete FM solution to the new 52,888-capacity stadium.
The FM provider is working closely with Everton FC to design and deliver a tailored FM solution using advanced technologies to increase safety and streamline efficiencies, including a new search and screen process. Cleaning operations will also benefit from technology such as cleaning robots to maximise productivity and support the maintenance of a clean environment. When fully operational, OCS will deploy a team of up to 200 people for match day and core operations.
Bruce McDonnell, Private Sector Managing Director at OCS, commented: “We’re delighted to partner with Everton FC. We have seamless operations in some of the most iconic football stadiums in the UK, and we have a proven track record in ensuring the safety and satisfaction of fans, players and staff alike. We know that Everton’s new stadium won’t just be a football stadium, it will be a destination – for music, conferences and other events alike.”
Richard Kenyon, Chief Commercial and Communications Officer at Everton FC, added: “We are pleased to welcome OCS as provider of FM at our new home. OCS has a large global client base and a strong track record in FM which makes them an excellent partner for us.
“From our very early meetings, it was clear that they’re not only committed to the highest of standards but were also very keen to make a significant impact in our community, which is reflected by the commitments they’ve made to Everton in the Community over the course of the agreement.”
In addition to the FM services, OCS will work closely with the Premier League club’s ESG strategies and Everton in the Community programme.
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