Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Healthcare Support (North Staffs) Ltd, a consortium between John Laing Social Infrastructure (a division of John Laing plc) and Sodexho, has announced financial close on a £361million hospitals project in North Staffordshire.
The project will see the construction of two new hospitals in the Stoke-on-Trent area: an 11,000sq m community hospital to be known as Haywood Hospital which will be completed by 2009; and a 90,000sq m acute hospital, to be known as University Hospital of North Staffordshire for completion in 2014.The hospitals are being developed by John Laing Social Infrastructure and Sodexho for University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust and Stoke-on-Trent Primary Care Trust. Full integrated Facilities Management services will be provided by Sodexho. Construction, which will be undertaken by Laing O’Rourke, will begin immediately. RyderHKS is the architect.
The 37 year concession also includes a Managed Equipment Service for the provision of medical equipment, including PACS, provided by Siemens Medical Solutions and voice and data services, to be provided by Affiniti, a Kingston Communications business.
Mike Brereton, Chairman of University Hospital of North Staffordshire, is delighted the project has come to fruition and says, “This area has been in need of new hospitals and a new way of providing healthcare for many years, but this PFI construction programme is about more than new hospital buildings. It is a major element in the drive to regenerate the economy of North Staffordshire. The impact of the Fit for the Future programme and the work of our partners over the next few years will transform the quality of life of our children and our grandchildren. Nothing could be more important.”
David Hardy, Managing Director of John Laing Social Infrastructure, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have reached this important milestone in this major project. We look forward to working in partnership with the Trust to support its vision of providing modern, world-class facilities and healthcare provision for the people of North Staffordshire.”
Iain Anderson, Managing Director of Sodexho Healthcare said: ”I have had a team dedicated to this project for several years and they have worked very closely with John Laing and the Trust in developing the intricate services that will support the Trusts’ local Healthcare ambitions. I am delighted that we will be working together to deliver these to the local community”.
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About John Laing
John Laing is one of the UK's leading investors, developers and operators of privately financed, public sector infrastructure projects such as health, education, roads and railways. Its core business is focused entirely upon the development of PFI/PPP projects and operations. The Group currently invests in a total of 55 projects.
About Sodexho
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexho employs 48,000 employees, and provides food and facilities management services to clients at over 2,300 locations in the business and industry, education, healthcare, leisure and defence sectors.
Sodexho is involved in 25 PFI projects and this will be its eighth PFI in the healthcare market.
About the Trusts:
University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust:
The University Hospital of North Staffordshire serves a population of half a million in Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, the Staffordshire Moorlands and surrounding areas, providing a wide range of services. The Trust also provides specialist care for an area covering Staffordshire, Cheshire, Shropshire, Derbyshire and Wales. Over 6,000 staff are employed and areas of particular specialty include cancer, cardiac, respiratory, renal and trauma services, paediatric and neonatal intensive care.
Stoke Primary Care Trust
Stoke on Trent Primary Care Trust (PCT) was formed following the merger of North Stoke PCT and South Stoke PCT in October 2006. Serving a registered population of over 270,000 and employing over 1,700 staff, the PCT holds the health services budget for the people it serves. It is responsible for improving the health of the local population through investment and modernisation and its services include three hospitals, 58 GP Practices, 59 Pharmacies, 25 Dental Practices and 27 Optometric Practices.
About Affiniti & Kingston Communications
Affiniti, the communications integrator, specialises in designing, implementing and managing intelligent communications solutions for private and public sector organisations. Affiniti is part of the Kingston Communications Group.
Kingston Communications (HULL) PLC provides a range of Information and Communications technology (ICT) and telecommunication services to businesses, as well as internet and telecommunications services to selected consumer markets, within the UK. The Group brands include Affiniti, Smart421, JAM IP, Kingston Communications, Eclipse, Karoo and Mistral.
The Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange and employs over 2,700 people across the UK.
About Siemens Medical Solutions in the UK
Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG is one of the world’s largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, healthcare information systems, management consulting and support services, to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. Recent acquisitions in the area of in-vitro diagnostics – such as Diagnostic Products Corporation and Bayer Diagnostics – mark a significant milestone for Siemens as it becomes the first full service diagnostics company. Employing more than 41,000 people worldwide and operating in over 130 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 8.23 billion EUR, orders of 9.33 billion EUR and a group profit of 1.06 billion EUR for fiscal 2006 (Sept. 30). Further information can be found by visiting www.siemens.co.uk/medical