This is Dilnawaz Ali, a member of our team at King’s Cross, London. As an Estate Medic Officer, his role is vital. Always on hand, always ready to step in when needed most.
On a cold October day, the call came. An elderly man had collapsed, suffering a heart attack. By the time Dilnawaz arrived, the man had stopped breathing. In that crucial moment, Dilnawaz acted swiftly, relying on his training and composure to bring hope to an escaltion emergency situation.
Watch as he shares his story and reflects on what unfolded that day.
WATCH: Purpose Hero – Bozena
Our site Manager at St Vincents University Hospital, Sony Prajapati, shares the story of our colleague Bozena, a member of our cleaning team on site.
Bozena has been recognised as a Purpose Hero inside Bidvest Noonan, and it’s a recognition she truly deserves.
During the pandemic, while working on the COVID wards, Bozena took time to engage with patients, many of whom were isolated from their loved ones due to the restrictions in place. Her site manager, Sony Prajapati, shares a touching story about a patient named Ross, who never forgot the kindness Bozena showed him.
Great success for Bidvest Noonan at the IWFM Impact Awards
Bidvest Noonan celebrated an amazing evening at the IWFM Impact Awards, the most prestigious event in the UK’s FM industry. Held at the luxurious Grosvenor House, the event saw all of the industry’s leading players vie for top honours.
In front of an audience of over 900 people, Bidvest Noonan was recognised for three incredible achievements:
- We won the Product and Service Development Award for Dynamic Workplace. Huge congratulations to Peter Smyth.
- We also took home the Frontline Heroes Award for our exceptional work at Kings Cross. A massive well done to Liz Cummins, Raj Pradhan, Ali Hussain, and everyone involved.
- We were also Highly Commended for Team of the Year for our outstanding team at St. Vincent’s.
With 95 finalists, this recognition highlights the dedication and impact of our teams.
Many congratulations to our winners!
Bidvest Noonan celebrate multiple key wins at the ICCA Awards 2024
Bidvest Noonan celebrated great success at the 2024 ICCA Awards, with wins in several key categories.
The highlight of the evening came when our team at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre was crowned Overall Best Cleaned Site in the entire competition, the biggest prize of the event! A huge congratulations to Nick O’Connor, Louise Ryan, and the entire team. Liffey Valley also took home the award for Best Cleaned Retail Premises.
A massive well done to our team at the University of Galway (NUIG), who won Best Cleaned Site in the Education Sector. Congratulations to Lorraine Monaghan, Dzmitry Simanovich, Nerijus Gudaitis, and the whole team.
We also had tremendous individual success, with our colleagues winning several awards in their respective categories:
- Best Operative (Education) – Alice Rocha Carmonho Border, NUIG
- Best Supervisor (Education) – Julia Brito, NUIG
- Best Operative (Manufacturing) – Lenka Slajerova, Alexion
- Best Supervisor (Manufacturing) – Alex Escalante, Alexion
- Best Supervisor (Retail) – Edit Szucs, Liffey Valley S/C
A special mention to Edit Szucs, who also took home the Overall Best Supervisor award, winning the top prize in the Supervisor category.
Well done to all our winners!
Bidvest Noonan first to introduce SAO Technology in the Healthcare Sector in Ireland.
Bidvest Noonan has introduced Stabilised Aqueous Ozone (SAO) technology at St. Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH), the first time this innovation has been brought to the healthcare sector in Ireland. This marks a major step forward in both cleaning efficiency and sustainability.
SVUH, renowned for its strong focus on infection control and innovation, has adopted SAO technology to further improve its cleaning processes and environmental performance. We worked closely with hospital stakeholders to conduct thorough testing before implementing the system. The results showed outstanding effectiveness in maintaining hygiene standards and controlling infections.
SAO, produced on site from ordinary tap water, acts as a highly effective cleaning agent and disinfectant. It’s been proven to outperform traditional cleaning products and meets Green Seal Standards for industrial-grade cleaning. After use, it naturally breaks down into water and oxygen, making it completely safe to dispose of with no negative impact on waterways.
Additionally, SAO eliminates the need for single-use plastics and requires no rinsing, significantly cutting water consumption. For hospitals like SVUH, which are committed to reducing their environmental footprint, SAO is the ideal solution.
Olivia Doyle, Assistant Director of Nursing for Infection Prevention and Control at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, stated: “St. Vincent’s University Hospital is committed to promoting best practice in terms of sustainability. SAO provides an innovative alternative, reducing the number of chemicals being used. By using this technology, the high levels of cleanliness throughout the organisation are maintained without the use of toxins. The benefits include no odours, no chemical residue, and a simplified cleaning routine. Many of the benefits relate directly to the operatives and how it has simplified their processes.”
In healthcare, effective cleaning is essential for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). The introduction of SAO at SVUH is expected to further strengthen the hospital’s IPC protocols, offering a powerful and environmentally friendly cleaning solution that’s safe for use in sensitive environments.
Susan Howard, Director of Operations in Healthcare at Bidvest Noonan, added: “We are proud to support St. Vincent’s University Hospital in leading the way with this innovative cleaning technology. SAO has proven to deliver excellent results and has helped the hospital achieve its infection control and sustainability objectives.”