--- title: "Public Sector & Council Facilities Management | SPS Group" url: https://spsgroupservices.com/sectors/public-sector description: "Facilities management for councils, civic buildings and public sector estates: cleaning, security, keyholding and fire and security systems, integrated or by lot." lang: en-GB --- Skip to content Clean · Protect · Detect · Maintain · Train · Integrate · Yorkshire and Lincolnshire since 1992 01482 226570 (+441482226570) Local authorities, civic buildings and housing # Facilities management for councils and the public sector Councils and public bodies need reliable services across many buildings, with clear reporting and social value. SPS Group provides cleaning for public buildings, security for civic and public-facing sites, and fire and security systems across multi-site estates. Talk to us: 01482 226570: +441482226570 See what we do family owned and Hull based Since 1992 family owned and Hull based people employed across the group 1,000+ people employed across the group SPS-run control room in Hull 24 hours SPS-run control room in Hull Hull, Grimsby and Lincoln 3 offices Hull, Grimsby and Lincoln certified fire and security systems BAFE & SSAIB certified fire and security systems In short SPS Group provides cleaning (ICS Cleaning), security officers, patrols, keyholding and alarm response (SPS Security), and fire alarm, CCTV, access control and intruder systems (SPS Technical and TESS) for local authorities, civic buildings, libraries, depots and public sector estates across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. ## Public sector and councils: six capabilities, one group Clean, Protect, Detect, Maintain, Train and Integrate. Use one, combine several, or bring them together as one integrated contract. - Clean Contract, education and specialist cleaning: https://spsgroupservices.com/services/cleaning - Protect Guarding, patrols, keyholding and alarm response: https://spsgroupservices.com/services/security - Detect Fire alarms, CCTV, access control and intruder alarms: https://spsgroupservices.com/services/fire-and-security-systems - Maintain PAT testing and cleaning machinery repairs: https://spsgroupservices.com/services/maintenance - Train Ongoing training for every member of staff: https://spsgroupservices.com/services/training - Integrate One contract, one point of contact, one quality standard: https://spsgroupservices.com/integrated-facilities-management What we do ## Public sector and councils: services from one group Each service is delivered by the specialist business that runs it, with its own trained team and accreditations. Follow the links for full details on each business's website. ICS Cleaning ### Cleaning for public buildings Contract cleaning for council offices, libraries, community buildings and depots, with daytime and out-of-hours teams. Local authority: https://ics-cleaning.com/sectors/local-authority Commercial and public buildings: https://ics-cleaning.com/services/contract-cleaning/commercial-public-buildings ICS Cleaning ### Specialist and reactive cleaning Deep cleans, floor care, high-level and external cleaning, and reactive cleaning when something unexpected happens. Reactive cleaning: https://ics-cleaning.com/services/specialist-cleaning/reactive-emergency Deep cleans: https://ics-cleaning.com/services/specialist-cleaning/deep-cleaning-reset-cleans Specialist cleaning: https://ics-cleaning.com/services/specialist-cleaning SPS Security ### Security for civic and public-facing sites Security officers experienced in open, public-facing settings, protecting staff and service users in civic buildings. Security guarding: https://sps-security.com/services/security-guarding Public sector and civic: https://sps-security.com/sectors/public-sector-civic Martyn's Law readiness: https://sps-security.com/martyns-law-security-readiness SPS Security ### Keyholding, patrols and lock-up Keyholding and alarm response, mobile patrols and lock and unlock services across a portfolio of public buildings. Keyholding and alarm response: https://sps-security.com/services/keyholding-alarm-response Mobile patrols: https://sps-security.com/services/mobile-patrols Lock and unlock: https://sps-security.com/services/lock-and-unlock-services SPS Technical ### Fire alarm systems across estates BAFE-certified fire alarm maintenance across multi-site estates, with consistent standards and audit trails for every building. Fire alarm systems: https://sps-technical.com/services/fire-alarms Public sector: https://sps-technical.com/sectors/public-sector Multi-site estates: https://sps-technical.com/sectors/multi-site SPS Technical ### CCTV, access control and intruder alarms CCTV, role-based access control and intruder alarms, taken over, maintained and monitored across the estate. CCTV: https://sps-technical.com/services/cctv Access control: https://sps-technical.com/services/access-control System takeovers: https://sps-technical.com/services/takeovers Who we work with ## Public sector and councils we support Council offices and civic centres Cleaning, reception security and fire and access systems for busy public buildings. Libraries and community buildings Cleaning, lock-up, keyholding and intruder alarms across smaller sites. Depots and operational sites Industrial cleaning, patrols and CCTV for yards and vehicle areas. Housing and residential blocks Communal area cleaning, patrols and access control for shared spaces. Leisure and cultural venues Cleaning, security and Martyn's Law readiness for public venues. Multi-site estates Consistent standards and reporting across a portfolio of buildings. What matters ## What public sector and councils clients tell us matters most Value and transparency Clear specifications, reporting and contract reviews. Social value Local employment, training and community support in the region we serve. Safe public spaces Security and systems that protect staff and service users. Estate-wide consistency The same standards in every building, with audit trails. Free tools ## Free tools to plan, check and compare Instant, practical tools from our businesses. No contact form needed to get started. ICS Cleaning - Cleaning contractor review: https://ics-cleaning.com/tools/cleaning-contractor-review - Cleaning specification builder: https://ics-cleaning.com/tools/commercial-cleaning-specification-builder - Pricing realism checker: https://ics-cleaning.com/tools/cleaning-pricing-realism-checker SPS Security - Security tender assistant: https://sps-security.com/tools/security-tender-assistant - Martyn's Law awareness check: https://sps-security.com/martyns-law-awareness-check SPS Technical - Compliance calculator: https://sps-technical.com/tools/compliance-calculator - Fire alarm health check: https://sps-technical.com/tools/fire-alarm-health-check Accreditations ## Accredited teams and clear records - ICS Cleaning: ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, BICSc corporate member - SPS Security: SIA Approved Contractor, with its own 24-hour control room in Hull - SPS Technical: BAFE SP203-1 for fire detection and alarm systems, SSAIB for security systems, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 - Directly employed, trained and vetted teams, with a named contact for every contract - Clear records: attendance, incidents, service visits and maintenance reports - One group to talk to, with each service contracted with the business that delivers it **Where we work:** East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, including Hull, Leeds, York, Sheffield, Doncaster, Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Lincoln, from offices in Hull, Grimsby and Lincoln. See locations (https://spsgroupservices.com/locations), accreditations (https://spsgroupservices.com/accreditations) and integrated facilities management (https://spsgroupservices.com/integrated-facilities-management). Facilities management across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Facilities management in Hull and East Yorkshire: https://spsgroupservices.com/facilities-management/hull-east-yorkshire Facilities management in Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire: https://spsgroupservices.com/facilities-management/grimsby-north-east-lincolnshire Facilities management in Lincolnshire: https://spsgroupservices.com/facilities-management/lincolnshire Facilities management in South Yorkshire: https://spsgroupservices.com/facilities-management/south-yorkshire Facilities management in West Yorkshire: https://spsgroupservices.com/facilities-management/west-yorkshire Facilities management in York and North Yorkshire: https://spsgroupservices.com/facilities-management/york-north-yorkshire Facilities management guides - What is integrated facilities management?: https://spsgroupservices.com/guides/what-is-integrated-facilities-management - Soft FM vs hard FM: what's the difference?: https://spsgroupservices.com/guides/soft-fm-vs-hard-fm - 10 questions to ask a facilities management provider: https://spsgroupservices.com/guides/questions-to-ask-a-facilities-management-provider ## Public sector and councils: questions What does SPS Group provide for councils and public bodies?▾ Cleaning for public buildings and reactive cleaning (ICS Cleaning); security officers, keyholding, patrols and lock-up (SPS Security); and fire alarm, CCTV, access control and intruder systems across multi-site estates (SPS Technical and TESS). Do you provide social value reporting?▾ Yes. The group provides social value commitments and reporting for tenders and contract reviews, covering local employment, training, procurement and community support. Can you manage systems across many buildings?▾ Yes. SPS Technical maintains fire and security systems across multi-site estates with consistent standards and audit trails. ## Other sectors Education Schools, academy trusts, colleges and universities https://spsgroupservices.com/sectors/education Offices and commercial Offices, business parks and commercial buildings https://spsgroupservices.com/sectors/offices-commercial Retail and shopping centres Shopping centres, retail parks and high streets https://spsgroupservices.com/sectors/retail-shopping-centres Manufacturing and warehousing Factories, distribution centres and industrial estates https://spsgroupservices.com/sectors/manufacturing-warehousing Tell us about your buildings Tell us which sites and services you need. We'll put you in touch with the right team, or several, in one conversation. 01482 226570 (+441482226570) Accredited and approved ## Independently accredited across every capability All accreditations and frameworks (https://spsgroupservices.com/accreditations) - Image: SIA Approved Contractor, held by SPS Security (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/3d7d7139b_image.png) - Image: BAFE SP203-1 fire detection and alarm systems, held by SPS Technical (https://media.base44.com/images/public/6989f2350e53aab8836435e3/406d9784c_bafe-logo.png) - Image: SSAIB certified security systems, held by SPS Technical (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/c9e7dc74b_image.png) - Image: ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, UKAS accredited certification, held by ICS Cleaning, SPS Security, SPS Technical (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/3f160a20c_image.png) - Image: Crescent Purchasing Consortium supplier, held by ICS Cleaning (https://qtrypzzcjebvfcihiynt.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/base44-prod/public/698d1493256c3e7612121fcc/c6b8bd093_CrescentLogo_Suppliers.png) - Image: CHAS accredited contractor, held by SPS Group (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/a31a34ebe_image.png) - Image: SafeContractor, held by SPS Group (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/8031d3964_image.png) - Image: BSIA member, held by SPS Group (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/93e58a076_image.png) - Image: Achilles Network Silver Plus, held by SPS Security (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/4a8991034_image.png) - Image: Achilles BuildingConfidence, held by SPS Security (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/6d454a108_image.png) - Image: Acclaim Accreditation (SSIP), held by SPS Security (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/79dcd06bd_image.png) ## 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