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ISS sign large contract with Australian Department of Defence
ISS, a leading global workplace experience and facility services company, has been awarded a six-year contract by the Australian Department of Defence, valued at approximately DKK300 million annually. The contract will commence in Q1 2026 and includes options for extension.
Under the new contract, ISS will deliver a broad range of integrated facility services across 85 Defence locations in South Australia and Western Australia. These include accommodation management, cleaning, catering, transport, fitness centre operations, laundry and dry cleaning and pest control. In addition, ISS will implement digital and operational innovations to improve efficiency, transparency, agility and sustainable environmental management outcomes.
As part of the agreement and shared commitment to social sustainability, ISS will support communities by creating opportunities for Indigenous Australians, veterans, defence families and local small and medium enterprises.
Stuart Rose, CEO of ISS Australia and New Zealand, said:“ This award marks an important milestone for ISS and we’ re thrilled to enter this new partnership. Our key focus will be to deliver high-quality services and to create safe, secure and well-maintained living, working and training environments – enabling personnel to focus on their mission of protecting Australia and its national interests. We look forward to working alongsided defence in a true‘ team of teams’ environment. With global expertise and strong local connections, ISS is proud to serve those who serve – helping sustain the defence estate and strengthen it for the future.”
TIKOS approved to supply AI assurance solutions to UK public sector and Ministry of Defence
TIKOS, a provider of AI Assurance software and services, has been appointed to two key UK government procurement frameworks, positioning the company to support the safe and responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence( AI) across the public sector.
The company has been named as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service( CCS) Artificial Intelligence Dynamic Purchasing System( AI DPS) – the primary procurement vehicle for public sector bodies to source AI services from fewer than 500 pre-qualified providers. Tikos’ s inclusion followed an in-depth application and review process, validating its capability to help government agencies adhere to the principles of trustworthy AI.
In parallel, TIKOS has also been approved to provide solutions directly to the Ministry of Defence( MoD) through the Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation( NVFi). The framework provides a faster, compliant route for bringing critical AI innovation into the defence and security sector, ensuring adherence to Public Procurement Regulations and stringent Defence Security Standards.
Mike Oaten, CEO of TIKOS, said:“ Being appointed to both the CCS AI Dynamic Purchasing System and the MoD’ s Neutral
Vendor Framework for Innovation is a significant milestone for TIKOS. It validates our expertise in testing and evaluating AI models and systems and our commitment to the UK government’ s principles of safe, ethical and trustworthy AI.”
TIKOS’ s software and services provide the governance layer for AI systems, ensuring applications are explainable, robust and auditable – critical for accelerating safe deployment and achieving strategic benefits across government functions. �
This approval aligns with the UK government’ s AI Opportunities Action Plan, which targets £ 20 billion in public sector savings over the next decade through AI adoption, guided by the government’ s AI Regulatory Principles.
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