How OCS Supports London’s People and Places
London is a city shaped by movement, culture and connection. Every day, millions of people rely on places that feel safe, well-maintained and ready for use. OCS supports this through integrated facilities management for some of the capital’s most significant transport, cultural, heritage and retail destinations.
Our colleagues work across rail networks, public realms, shopping districts, historic landmarks and commercial workplaces. This includes the Elizabeth line, LNER, Paddington Station, Southbank Centre, Battersea Power Station, the Old Royal Naval College, Covent Garden, Seven Dials, Primark and services at Heathrow, alongside many other locations across the capital. Each site presents different needs, yet the goal is the same: to help customers create environments that work well for the people who use them.
Helping to Keep London Moving
Transport is central to the city’s rhythm. OCS teams deliver technical maintenance, fabric care and enhanced cleaning across the Elizabeth line through a renewed partnership with GTS Rail Operations. This work supports safe and efficient stations for commuters travelling to Canary Wharf, Christmas shoppers heading into the West End and passengers connecting to Heathrow. Our teams also support the wider rail network, including LNER and major locations such as Paddington, where high footfall demands consistent standards and resilient operations.
The experienced colleagues bring the skills they have developed in these fast-paced environments to strengthen our service across the city. Data-led insight and planned maintenance help keep assets reliable, reduce downtime and support customer sustainability goals.
Supporting Leading Cultural, Heritage and Retail Destinations
Cultural, heritage, and retail destinations across London depend on environments that feel safe, resilient, and welcoming for visitors. OCS teams support this by maintaining well-presented spaces, managing assets effectively, and ensuring smooth daily operations. This creates settings where performances, exhibitions, community events, and learning activities can happen confidently.
Safety remains at the core of our approach. Our work ensures adherence to evolving standards, including measures aligned with Martyn’s Law, with a focus on maintaining consistent preparedness, strong situational awareness, and implementing coordinated planning. These practices help protect visitors and maintain calm, well-managed environments during busy periods.
Retail districts and major shopping centres rely on resilient Facilities Management to keep people moving safely. Seasonal footfall, international travellers and extended trading hours need flexible resources and well-planned processes. By combining skilled colleagues with reliable systems and technology, we help create safe, accessible environments where shoppers, commuters and tourists can move comfortably and businesses can operate without disruption.
The Strength of a Connected Operational Network
One of the advantages for customers is the depth of the OCS team across London. Having a large, multi-skilled workforce means we can share learning between sectors, draw on specialist expertise when needed and flex resources quickly during busy periods or unexpected events. This supports continuity, improves resilience and ensures our customers feel confident that their spaces are in safe hands.
Colleagues learn from working across a variety of locations, from heritage estates to major stations. This builds a strong culture of unity and continuous improvement, guided by our TRUE Values and a commitment to Best Service Excellence.
Making People and Places the Best They Can Be
London’s complexity demands a thoughtful, coordinated approach to facilities management. OCS brings people, technology and ESG-led practices together to support customers across transport, culture, retail, heritage and commercial environments.
By working in partnership and focusing on measurable outcomes, we help create places that allow the capital’s communities, visitors and businesses to move, explore and thrive.
