Winning a Government FM Contract through CCS

Services provided:  
Work Winning strategy & Pre-bid Capture Support
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Bid & Proposal Writing & Bid Management
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Commercial & Financial Excellence

£multi-million

Value of facilities management contract successfully awarded

Integrated delivery

HR, FM, and IT brought together seamlessly

Public sector entry

Strategic win in a sensitive government setting

Overview

A global real estate and facilities services provider saw a Crown Commercial Service procurement as an opportunity to grow its presence in the UK public sector, targeting a Total Facilities Management contract at a critical government facility. 50 Degrees was brought in to help sharpen the client’s offer, shape their overall solution, and develop a compelling bid aligned to commissioner expectations.

Challenge

This was not a straightforward FM bid. The contract brought together HR, FM, and IT services in a sensitive government environment, requiring a seamlessly integrated offer. The client needed to adapt its proposition for a public sector audience, demonstrate value for money, and navigate complex CCS requirements without losing the strengths that differentiated it in other markets.

Strategy

50 Degrees supported the client through the full end-to-end bid process, bringing together commercial thinking, solution development, and response writing. We worked closely with UK and global teams to recast the client’s proposition for a government audience, drawing out strengths around service integration, workplace experience, innovation, and security. Our consultants helped shape evaluation-led responses, using CCS insight to develop a strong value proposition. By aligning commercial expertise with commissioner expectations, we were able to create a submission that successfully translated international capability into a competitive, public sector-ready proposition. 

Results

The client secured a multi-million-pound facilities management contract through the CCS framework, marking an important step in its UK public sector growth. The win demonstrated its ability to tailor a global offer to government requirements and created a strong platform for future framework and direct opportunities in the UK facilities management market.

  • Secured a multi-million-pound facilities management contract, strengthening the client’s credibility and visibility in the UK public sector market.
  • Reframed the value proposition for government commissioners, with a stronger focus on security, innovation, and value for money.
  • Developed persuasive, evidence-led responses aligned to CCS evaluation criteria and the specific priorities of the contracting authority.

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