Wates Smartspace (FM) has been appointed to maintain the London School of Economics and Political Science's (LSE) estate in the city.

The three-year deal will see the company carry out planned preventative maintenance services across 30 campus buildings, nine halls of residence and a 9.5 hectare sports ground.

Work will include carrying out asset and condition surveys and transferring four engineers from the previous FM provider.

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James Gregg, Managing Director of Wates Smartspace (FM), said: "We are extremely proud to be working in partnership with The London School of Economics and Political Science at such a critical and exciting chapter for the university, in the midst of a huge investment programme to create a better campus environment so that it can continue to attract some of the world's leading minds.

"We have a deep understanding of the unique needs of the LSE and share the team's proactive attitude and commitment to delivering the exceptionally high level of service that the university's stakeholders have come to expect."

(LM/JP)