Manchester-headquartered CES Holdings, a UK-based exporter of education and learning resources to international schools, has landed four new projects worth up to £2.5m.
The business, which works with global suppliers and publishers delivering educational resources to more than 90 countries worldwide, secured the prestigious contracts thanks to its exceptional reputation and strong, longstanding relationships with existing customers and suppliers worldwide.
The four projects will be undertaken on separate sites across Europe, South East Asia, and the Middle East, spanning a diverse range of learning environments, including science laboratories, design and technology (DT), performing arts, early years, libraries, and general classroom resources.
Work will include the consolidation of three campuses into one for a school in Amsterdam, which will accommodate 1,200 pupils. CES will provide furniture for new early years and primary settings, in addition to dining areas. The company will also provide a wide range of education resources and library books for a school in Indonesia, and, design and install classroom environments for two new-build schools in Qatar including DT and science laboratories, fixed furniture and structural works.
Several North West manufacturers and suppliers will collaborate with CES on the provision of equipment and furnishings, including S+B UK Ltd, commercial laboratory furniture manufacturer, and Flamefast Education, a supplier of workshop solutions. Spaceright Europe Ltd – headquartered in Cumbernauld, Scotland - will provide world-class nursery furniture for the Amsterdam project via its subsidiary company, Millhouse.
Works are scheduled to begin in spring and anticipated to conclude in late 2022.
Matt Palmer, International Director at KCS Group and Director at CES Holdings, said: “After a challenging year for the education sector globally, these project wins mark a significant step forward both for CES and the wider sector.
“We have worked closely with schools during this time, creating COVID-safe learning environments and ensuring they have all they need for the delivery of the English curriculum to pupils overseas. This investment in new equipment and facilities demonstrates the confidence in the marketplace during what has been a tumultuous period.
“Our UK based supply partners represent the best of the best in the global education landscape. We look forward to working together to deliver these inspirational learning environments that will be enjoyed by pupils for many years to come.”
