Bidvest Noonan

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We Have Launched our Brand New Energy Management Service in Response to Soaring Energy Prices.

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Energy prices have soared in recent years, driving businesses to search for solutions to control their rising costs. In response to this, we have launched a new Energy Management Service. This innovative service is designed to help businesses streamline energy consumption, achieve significant cost savings, and boost sustainability.

“Our new Energy Management service will help customers overcome energy challenges,” says Peter Smyth, our Director of Innovation and Technology. “With high energy prices and continued volatility in the energy market, our mission is to help customers reduce their energy consumption, pay the lowest rates and achieve their sustainability goals.”

The new service simplifies energy management into three key steps:

  1. Contract and Consumption Analysis: Our energy management teams perform an in-depth review of our customers’ existing energy contracts and consumption, pinpointing areas of potential financial improvement.
  2. Supplier Negotiation: Our business then negotiates with energy suppliers, on behalf of our customers, leveraging our position to secure the best price and terms on the market.
  3. Contract Finalisation and Monitoring: Bidvest Noonan’s team handle the transition to the new supplier and continually monitor market trends and manage contract renewals for a seamless, uninterrupted service at the lowest cost.

The energy management service enables our customers to align their energy procurement with their sustainability objectives, sourcing energy from sustainable energy suppliers.

“Bidvest Noonan remains dedicated to helping businesses navigate these challenging times,” adds Peter Smyth. “With our expertise and this innovative solution, we are set to unlock significant cost savings for our customers while contributing to a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.”

Additionally, we are offering an energy audit service to identify potential energy-saving projects such as lighting upgrades, solar installations, EV charging solutions, and more, enabling businesses to achieve further environmental and cost efficiencies.

Bidvest Noonan’s Workplace Solutions Managing Director, Mary Kealy added: “Our new energy management service is just another step forward in our ongoing mission to provide added value for our customers. It underscores our dedication to continuously finding new ways to support them and help them achieve success.”

For more information about Bidvest Noonan’s new Energy Management Service, or to schedule a consultation, please visit our dedicated page here.

The Art of Expression: Geda Gudaviciute and her team demonstrate the power of inclusivity

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At the heart of our everyday operations, Key Account Manager, Geda Gudaviciute (pictured centre), personifies the extraordinary power of inclusion. The unassuming photo of her alongside her colleagues illustrates a sense of unity and mutual respect, embodying a key part of our credo – people first. Yet, beneath this camaraderie and routine, an extraordinary narrative exists.

This story revolves around Caroline (pictured left), a member of Geda’s team, who has lived with a unique challenge from birth – deafness. However, her spirit, determination, and ability to communicate have never been stifled by this obstacle.

Upon Caroline’s appointment to our cleaning team, Geda identified potential within her. She believed that, given the right opportunity, environment, and support, Caroline’s talents could come to light. And that’s exactly the chance Geda provided.

Initial communication between Geda and Caroline depended on written exchanges, but as Caroline grew more at ease, she began employing gestures and expressions to communicate. Observing this, Geda, and the rest of the team, adapted their modes of interaction, demonstrating their acceptance of diverse methods of communication.

Today, the effortless interaction between Geda, Caroline, and the entire team exemplifies the transformative potential of inclusive workplaces. It emphasises the value that diversity brings to organisations and underscores the importance of fostering an environment where everyone, no matter their personal circumstances, feels valued, included, and empowered.

Geda observes, “Caroline’s story underscores the profound impact of our People First philosophy. Her incredible journey inspires me every day, reinforcing our commitment to invest in our people and to continue driving positive change within our organisation.”

At our core, we believe in the strength of diverse voices and experiences. We believe in opening doors, in making space, and in acknowledging the uniqueness of each individual.”

The Day Courage Conquered Flames – Blanchardstown Centre Security Team

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The afternoon sun shone brightly on Blanchardstown Centre, warming our security officers as they conducted an orderly ballet of vehicles to open spots in the centre’s car park. Families meandered leisurely, their laughter and animated conversations stitching together the soundtrack of a peaceful Sunday. Contentment and tranquillity were in abundance, with no one suspecting the impending disaster that lay ahead.

Then, tranquillity turned to terror. Our observant security officer, scanning the horizon, noticed a column of smoke billowing from the Falcon View apartments nearby. A fire had taken hold in the building and was rapidly spreading, escalating the serene afternoon into a nerve-racking and frightening situation.

But in the midst of chaos, our security team, the unsung heroes of the hour, rose to the occasion. Guided by their stalwart manager, Kevin Barrett, they swiftly transitioned from calm monitoring to rapid response. With a clarity of mind borne from rigorous training, they raced against the fiery spectre towards the apartments, their fear overridden by the urgency of their mission: the safety of the families within.

Kevin, demonstrating the grit and courage instilled in him through relentless training and years of experience, spearheaded the operation. As he arrived he found the fire alarm screaming through the complex, the shrill sound piercing the air. His extensive emergency training then guided him in leading the successful evacuation of the building, steering the residents away from danger and towards safety. This was supported by the security team on the outskirts of the unfolding disaster, coordinating the emergency traffic management procedures and taking the evacuated residents to safe assembly points so they could assess any injuries.

Within moments, the Dublin Fire Brigade arrived at the chaotic scene, taking over from our team to combat the fire, their collective efforts preventing any loss of life.

As the smoke dissipated and the embers dimmed, the swift decision-making of our security team stood in stark relief. Their training enabled them to take control of a terrifying situation, highlighting the crucial role they play in ensuring safety.

Reflecting on the incident, Nick O’Connor remarked, “This team, like many security teams around the globe, are unsung heroes, stepping up in times of crisis to protect others. This is why I am incredibly proud to be part of the security industry.”

“Transforming stumbling blocks into steppingstones” – a journey of exceptional leadership by Michele Hill

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Meet Michele Hill, one of our industry’s exceptional leaders, and our Contract Manager at Shannon Airport. This short article takes you on a journey through her remarkable management style, her ability to motivate her team, and the impressive trajectory of her career.

Michele has the challenging task of managing and motivating a large team of facilities professionals who work tirelessly to ensure thousands of passengers feel safe and secure every day.  Her winning formula? Clear communication, solid work ethics, constant encouragement, and above all, a generous serving of humility and empathy.


So, how does she keep herself motivated in this intense role? Michele has a unique approach – she runs. Running has helped Michele unwind and reconnect with life after a busy day in the office “I put on my running shoes. It’s a way to reset, refocus, and get back on track,” she shares.


Michele also proudly shares her personal motto, which has truly become a guiding principle in her life – “Make steppingstones out of stumbling blocks. Always remember that every ceiling you aim for through hard work and determination will become a floor you deserve to walk on.” A principle that teaches us to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and development. It’s about learning from setbacks and using these lessons to drive further development and success.


At Bidvest Noonan, we’re truly inspired by such stories of dedication and leadership and we’re privileged to have such committed and driven individuals on our team.

Sarah Scanlon and Brian Maguire promoted to Operations Director roles

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We are delighted to announce the promotion of two of our long-standing colleagues to top management roles in our integrated solutions business unit. Sarah Scanlon and Brian Maguire have been promoted to Operations Director positions.

Sarah Scanlon has climbed the ranks in our business since joining in 2007 and is now the Operations Director for the Life Sciences & Corporate sectors. Known for her impressive track record, Sarah has been instrumental in fortifying and growing Bidvest Noonan’s presence in the life sciences sector. Reflecting on her promotion, Sarah said, “I am delighted and honoured to have been promoted to Director of Operations. I’m eager to roll up my sleeves and take our business in the life sciences and corporate sectors to new heights.”

Brian Maguire also joins our senior leadership team within the business unit taking up the role of Operations Director for Strategic Accounts. With 22 successful years in the FM industry, Brian has proven himself a vital asset during his tenure here. Commenting on his promotion Brian said, “This is a testament to Bidvest Noonan’s belief in nurturing its own talent. I am excited to bring fresh perspectives to our clients and push the boundaries of what we can achieve together.”

Anthony Harman, Managing Director of Bidvest Noonan’s Integrated Solutions Business Unit, is confident about the promotions: “Sarah and Brian have consistently shown an exceptional level of dedication and skill. I have no doubt that they will accelerate growth and deliver even better service to customers. I eagerly anticipate this new chapter with Brian and Sarah in our Senior Leadership team.”

Introducing Spot, the Next-Gen Security Robot

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We recently announced our investment in Spot, a highly advanced quadroped robot developed by Boston Dynamics. We were delighted to unveil this technology to a captivated audience of security experts at our Counter-terrorism conference at Croke Park Stadium in Dublin in 2023.

Spot comes equipped with state-of-the-art features that are instrumental in performing vital security tasks. These advanced tools allow Spot to perform real-time inspections, mapping, and data gathering, even under the most challenging and hazardous conditions. This functionality can make Spot highly valuable to security teams, providing a new layer of safety and operational efficiency.

Spot overcoming obstacles and undertaking a patrol on-site

Walking on four legs, Spot is more stable, agile, and versatile than bipedal or wheeled robots. It can travel at up to 3.5 miles per hour, more than 15% faster than the average human walking pace. Importantly, the robot can be deployed in areas that may be difficult to access or hazardous for humans.

Spot can be equipped to gather a wide range of data, generate detailed 3D maps, and identify anomalies, including changes in temperature and sound. The data it collects can be used to enhance security operations in a number of ways, such as identifying patterns in activity and detecting potential hazards. Spot can also capture real time video footage of an area allowing security teams to monitor and respond to incidents.

Peter Smyth, Director of Innovation and Technology at Bidvest Noonan said “Spot represents an important step forward for the security industry. It is a highly innovative robot and it will be used to augment security teams and keep people safe in a variety of ways. One of its key attributes is the ability to customise it by integrating different equipment options through the base platform mounting rails. This versatility allows Spot to adapt for numerous business applications, including Security Patrols, Alarm Responses, repeatable data capture for asset maintenance, and performance management, among others. I firmly believe that ground-breaking technologies like Spot will have a profoundly positive impact on the security industry in the coming years, and I take great pride in Bidvest Noonan being among the first security companies to invest in Spot.”

Spot’s Entrance into our Counter-Terrorism Conference at Croke Park, Dublin