The deal, worth in excess of  £3m over three years, builds on the existing relationship between the two companies, with Incentive FM already responsible for services at St Nicholas Shopping Centre in Sutton and Friars Square in Aylesbury.

The Charles Darwin, Pride Hill and Riverside Shopping Centres are in adjoining sites in the town and have a large range of high street shops and restaurants.

Under the terms of the contract, Incentive FM will self-deliver all security, cleaning and mechanical, electrical and building fabric services, operating seven days a week.

A team of 38 existing staff will transfer under Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) from the two previous incumbents and will undergo additional support and training on an ongoing basis, while benefiting from additional opportunities and company benefits within the Incentive FM Group.

John Prestwich at Montagu Evans said: “Incentive FM has proven that they can successfully manage services at high footfall retail locations across the UK and deliver a secure, clean and safe environment with a clear focus on delivering high levels of customer services. The company’s culture and passion for its people echoes our own and so they are a great partner for us.”

Glenn Wilson, operations director at Incentive FM, said: “Our expertise and ability to self-deliver a full range of services enables us to provide an efficient, flexible and transparent solution that is easily managed. When this is combined with our close and open relationship with Montagu Evans, the result is a service that is great for the client, the retailer, their staff and their customers.”