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OCS to Deliver £2.4m Solar Carport at Scottish Water’s Head Office
OCS is to deliver a £2.4m solar carport at Scottish Water’s HQ, providing 1 MW of renewable energy and cutting 160 tonnes of carbon. Read More
OCS Team
15 Apr, 2025
OCS Appoints Bob Taylor as Managing Director, Public Sector FM
We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Bob Taylor as the Managing Director of our Public Sector FM business.
OCS Team
15 Apr, 2025
OCS Enhances Passenger Experience with New Facilities Services Contract
OCS wins three-year Midland Metro contract, delivering 24/7 sustainable cleaning services with innovation and local employment.
OCS Team
14 Apr, 2025
Angel Hill Food Co. Welcomes Work Experience Students
Angel Hill Food Co. supports young talent with hands-on catering experience at North Shropshire College, showcasing career opportunities.
OCS Team
11 Apr, 2025
Culinary Classroom: That’s A Wrap
This year’s Culinary Classroom concluded at the International Salon Culinaire, marking the end of an enriching 10-month journey for ten Angel Hill Food Co. chefs.
OCS Team
09 Apr, 2025
Honouring Service and Dedication: OCS Team Members Awarded King’s Coronation Coin
OCS is proud to celebrate the achievements of several dedicated team members who have been awarded the prestigious King’s Coronation Coin in recognition of their service alongside Leicestershire Police.
OCS Team
03 Apr, 2025
Tim Bailey: Championing Social Value and Inclusive Recruitment
Tim Bailey, the Social Value Data Coordinator at OCS, has dedicated his career to creating opportunities for those often overlooked by traditional hiring practices. Since joining OCS in April 2023, Tim has been at the forefront of inclusive recruitment, working with partners like Ingeus, Maximus, Shaw Trust, and Seetec to help long-term unemployed individuals re-enter the workforce.
OCS Team
02 Apr, 2025
Security in focus: Navigating the BT Redcare switch-off
As part of the UK’s wider digital transformation, in January 2027, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) will be switched off and all services relying on the analogue network will become inoperable. Among them is trusted security communications provider BT Redcare, which is being closed in August 2025 as part of BT’s move to a digital-first infrastructure.
OCS Team
31 Mar, 2025
OCS Secures Five-Year Contract Renewal with Dunelm
We are pleased to announce the successful renewal of our contract with Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd. This five-year agreement extends our partnership with Dunelm, covering 184 stores across the UK.
OCS Team
21 Mar, 2025
How Do We Measure Our Social Impact in Healthcare?
How do we measure social impact? We recently announced that our collaboration with East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) has delivered £14.9 million in social and economic value.
OCS Team
19 Mar, 2025
125 Years of Dedication: The Evolution and Recognition of Cleaning at OCS
For Women's History Month this March, we reflect on the legacy of the women who helped build up OCS. As a company that began as a cleaning business and as cleaning continues to be a profession dominated by women, we look back through time to challenge attitudes towards cleaning as a profession.
OCS Team
17 Mar, 2025
TRUE Story: Graeme Hamilton, Driving Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Innovation
Graeme Hamilton is a seasoned professional with a background in management consulting and nearly two decades of experience in energy efficiency and decarbonisation. He recently joined OCS as the Energy Sector Director.
OCS Team
14 Mar, 2025
Great Coffee, Doing Good: Angel Hill Food Co.’s Groundhouse Coffee Raises Over $10,000
At Angel Hill Food Co., we believe in making a positive impact with every cup of Groundhouse Coffee. Our Giveback Programme is a testament to this commitment, ensuring that with every case of coffee sold, we contribute to the well-being of the communities that produce our beans.
OCS Team
12 Mar, 2025