SBFM Joins UK Government Facilities Management and Security Framework

SBFM has been appointed to the UK Government Commercial Agency’s (GCA) RM6378 Facilities Management and Security Services framework, creating a route for public-sector buyers to procure the company’s soft facilities management services, including cleaning. The framework provides an established procurement vehicle for buyers seeking services within its scope, while enabling appointed suppliers to be considered for relevant public-sector requirements. The news was published on 27 October 2026; a separate appointment date was not stated.

SBFM’s appointment covers Lots 3a and 3b, defined by two average annual contract-value bands: £0–£2 million and £2 million or more. These figures describe the value bands used to align procurements with the framework lots. They should not be interpreted as the value of a contract awarded to SBFM, a guaranteed amount of business, or the total value of any future requirement. Buyers will still need to identify their needs and procure within the applicable framework terms.

For government buyers, the appointment offers a potential route to source SBFM’s soft facilities management capability through RM6378, subject to the framework’s processes and the requirements of a particular procurement. For SBFM, inclusion makes it eligible to participate in relevant opportunities associated with the lots, but does not confirm that any specific call-off has been competed for or awarded. The source does not provide contract duration, a ceiling value, named buyer commitments, or details of a specific service requirement.

The development is also relevant to suppliers tracking public-sector facilities management opportunities. Businesses should review the framework’s scope, lot structure, and procurement rules to determine whether their services and delivery capacity align with available routes to market. As SBFM founder Colin Shute put it: “The framework gives public sector buyers a straightforward route to our soft facilities management services, and we look forward to building partnerships across it.” That statement describes the intended buyer access and partnership opportunity; it is not evidence of a particular contract award.

• Framework: RM6378 Facilities Management and Security Services, operated by the UK Government Commercial Agency.
• Supplier appointed: SBFM, for soft facilities management services, including cleaning.
• Covered lots: Lots 3a and 3b.
• Value bands: £0–£2 million and £2 million or more in average annual contract value.
• Procurement implication: Public-sector buyers have a framework route to procure SBFM services within the relevant lot and band.
• Supplier implication: Facilities management businesses can assess whether their offering and contract scale fit the framework’s opportunities and lot structure.
• Important qualification: The stated bands are not the total value of an awarded contract and do not indicate guaranteed work for SBFM.
• Appointment timing: The announcement was published 27 October 2026; the appointment date was not separately stated.
• Company perspective: Founder Colin Shute said SBFM looks forward to building partnerships through the framework.