• Venues & Events

    From sold-out tours to derby-day crowds, we keep venues, arenas and stadiums clean, safe and guest-ready – before doors open, throughout the show, and in the overnight reset.

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Venues & Events in Numbers

  • 3500+

    OCS event specialist colleagues.

  • 10m+

    Spectators attending our live events each year.

  • 5m+

    Delegates hosted across our conference centres.

  • 1000+

    Events delivered across our venues each year.

Integrated Facilities Services for Venues

Self-delivered services that align with every event phase – from build-up to turnaround.

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Self-Delivered TFM

One accountable partner coordinating every facilities service – cleaning, security and stewarding, hard services, waste and recycling, catering, and front-of-house. Our self-delivery model means consistency and control across every event stage, with one integrated team managing schedules, compliance, and performance so your venue stays guest-ready, efficient, and safe.

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Event Cleaning & Turnaround

Specialist teams handle every phase of your event: build-up, live-event hotspots, and post-event reset. From targeted seat-by-seat turnaround and gum removal to washroom refresh and deep cleaning, we plan our resources around your footfall and schedule. The result is a clean, safe and welcoming venue before, during, and after every show.

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Catering & Concessions Support

Behind the scenes, our catering support teams keep kitchens, bars, and concessions flowing smoothly. We coordinate back-of-house cleaning, queue-flow management, and partner communication to protect speed of service and hygiene standards. Whether it’s a concert interval or a full-day conference, our presence ensures guests experience exceptional service and minimal waiting times.

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Security & Stewarding

Our SIA-licensed colleagues combine local knowledge with venue-specific training aligned to stadium safety principles. From ingress and egress to crowd management, control-room coordination and emergency response, we support a secure, positive atmosphere that helps guests feel safe and enjoy the event from start to finish.

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Pest Control & Waste Management

Proactive, discreet pest management in food-led areas. Event-day waste streams are planned around audience numbers and activity type, with cup-return schemes and recycling logistics built into back-of-house operations. Our approach reduces waste to landfill and keeps concourses clear throughout every event cycle.

Delivering Hard-Led Integrated FM for Live Environments

With nationwide coverage and engineering-led capability, we design FM around the event curve – build-up, live, intervals, exit and turnaround – so operations stay smooth when the pressure’s on.

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    Capital Projects

    Sustainable refurbishments and minor works that improve guest flow, safety systems and back-of-house operations – scheduled around show calendars to minimise disruption.

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    Technical Services

    Engineering, compliance and lifecycle care for venue infrastructure – lighting, lifts/escalators, PA/VA interfaces, life-safety systems and critical assets – to protect showtime.

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    Energy Services

    Insight-led energy management tailored to event rhythms – monitoring, optimisation and behaviours that cut consumption without compromising experience.

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Leading with Technology

We prioritise safety tech first – then enhance delivery with cleaning innovation and environmental intelligence.

Security & Safety Intelligence: AI CCTV and analytics strengthen vigilance, guide crowd movement and enable rapid, coordinated response.
Smart Cleaning & Environmental Intelligence: Sensor-led tasks and autonomous kit keep high-use areas clean, consistent and efficient.
Energy & Utilities Optimisation: Event-timed monitoring reduces off-peak use while maintaining comfort, safety and consistent guest experience.
Operational Dashboards: Live task tracking and post-event insights enable faster decisions, higher performance and ongoing improvement.
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ESG with Purpose

Our approach combines venue-specific sustainability (event-day waste streams, cup-return schemes, energy-aware shutdowns) with social value that matters locally. Through the OCS Foundation, we support children and young people with wellbeing, education and skills initiatives – a mission that often aligns with the community programmes run by Premier League club foundations. 

Our partnership with Everton in the Community turns purpose into practice, supporting young people through wellbeing, education and skills initiatives.

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Energy Services for Venues

We integrate energy expertise into day-to-day operations and long-term plans, helping venues cut carbon and cost without compromising the fan experience.

Insight & Strategy: Event-profiled energy plans and live registers track savings in kWh, CO₂e and cost across each venue.
Optimised Operations: BMS scheduling, plant sequencing and demand-led ventilation align with build-up, live and shutdown phases.
Efficient Assets & Lighting: LED systems, smart controls and equipment upgrades improve efficiency across arenas, concessions and hospitality.
Measurement & Assurance: Sub-metering and dashboards report event metrics and drive ongoing actions for efficiency and reduction.
Low-Carbon Heat & Power: Feasibility, delivery and engagement support on-site generation and transition to cleaner heat and power.

Proven, Trusted, Accredited

Certified to the highest standards, our teams combine expert training with industry-leading accreditations to deliver safe, consistent, and compliant services. Independent audits and award-winning practices give you confidence that quality, safety, and performance are never compromised. best practices every time.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Venues

  • We provide comprehensive waste management solutions, including waste collection, recycling programmes, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, confidential waste, and tailored recycling plans designed to meet your business’s specific needs.

  • Absolutely. We understand that different facilities have varying schedules and requirements. Our flexible scheduling options allow us to provide cleaning services at times that best suit your operational needs without disruption.

  • Venues vary significantly in size and function. We can tailor our services to support your specific needs and nuanced demands.

  • We have a track record of successful contracts across various venues and events and we can provide references or case studies to illustrate our expertise and the effectiveness of our solutions. Please get in touch – we’d love to share them with you.