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into MFT’s ecosystem with a clear
goal to streamline operations,
anticipate potential failures, and
optimise energy usage through
real-time insights. Since its
deployment, the system was
昀氀agging anomalies in asset
performance, prompting early
interventions by the engineering
team. Xempla has enabled
a smarter, more responsive
approach to managing critical
infrastructure at MFT, bolstering
clinical reliability and one that
aligns with the Trust’s sustainability
goals and over the following
months, this proactive approach
became business as usual.
used
• 2,970 tonnes of carbon
emissions avoided
• 203 corrective actions
completed
• £2.25 million forecasted ROI
over 10 years
These aren’t just statistics they’re proof that smart estates
can be sustainable, safe, and
cost-e昀昀ective.
Beyond the numbers, this
project is transforming the
day-to-day experience for both
clinical teams and engineering
sta昀昀. A good example is the
introduction of room temperature
QR codes, piloted across 10
tech – they built trust. Through
workshops, mentoring, and data
literacy training, they turned
hesitation into enthusiasm.
As Mark Foden, Group
Associate Director of Sustainability
at MFT, puts it:
“Utilising data to better inform
maintenance activity supports
energy, carbon and cost savings,
reduced downtime of plant and
increased availability of critical
equipment along with improved
overall building user experience.”
From Reactive to Proactive:
A New Era of Maintenance
key areas, resulting in a 40%
reduction in temperature-related
complaints and freeing up reactive
maintenance time. That’s comfort,
compliance, and clinical calm – all
in one scan. As result, this is being
rolled out to the remainder of the
estate throughout 2025.
deployment at Manchester
University NHS Foundation Trust
(MFT), Sodexo is scaling the
platform’s capabilities to deliver
even greater value across the
NHS estate.
The next phase of innovation
includes:
• Thermal e昀케ciency modelling
Precision control of building
conditions to reduce energy
waste and improve patient
comfort – supporting both
sustainability and clinical
Before Xempla, Sodexo’s
engineers were reacting. Now,
they’re forecasting. Integrated with
Maximo CMMS, Xempla’s system
sends real-time alerts, preventing
breakdowns before they happen.
In fact, it’s already stopped 107
critical outages in their tracks.
The Numbers That Matter
• £423,000 saved in energy costs
• 1.44 million kWh less electricity
Winning Hearts and Minds
Of course, change isn’t easy.
Engineers were sceptical.
Subcontractors were wary. But
Sodexo’s team didn’t just deploy
Built for the NHS, ready for
the future
Following the success of Xempla’s
GPSJ
excellence.
• Automated HTM compliance
dashboards
By mining third-party specialist
reports, Sodexo is streamlining
regulatory compliance –
ensuring NHS standards are
met proactively and e昀케ciently.
• Enhanced work昀氀ow
automation
Deeper integration with
Maximo CMMS will enable
fully autonomous maintenance
work昀氀ows, freeing up
engineering teams to focus on
strategic improvements.
• QR code expansion
In 2025, the QR code
programme will extend to
48 estate areas, giving sta昀昀
and patients real-time access
to environmental data –
boosting transparency, trust,
and wellbeing in clinical spaces.
These enhancements are part
of Sodexo’s long-term vision: a
hybrid model of AI-powered and
human-led operations. In this
model, engineers are empowered
by data to make smarter, faster,
and more sustainable decisions –
aligned with the “Avoid, Optimise,
Reduce” strategy that underpins
Sodexo’s Net Zero roadmap.
Xempla has already passed a
rigorous nine-month NHS HTM
and cybersecurity audit, proving
its readiness for scale. But this
isn’t just a tech upgrade - it’s a
cultural shift. One that prioritises
insight over instinct, and resilience
over reaction. It’s a blueprint for
smarter estates, safer patients,
and a greener NHS.
Find out more here:
https://sodexouki.info/4oNrgkV
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