Around 2,500 staff have been put at risk after Canadian company BGIS pulled out of a deal to buy a range of public sector contracts from outsourcing company Siemens . “While we are disappointed at this outcome, we are continuing to pursue opportunities to grow our global business into the UK and welcome continued dialogue with prospective customers as we build out our platform for future growth opportunities,” said Gord Hicks, chief executive of BGIS. The affected staff are included among the 7,500 staff who are being retained while the company 's liquidation continues to try to ensure that public services are not interrupted . The real estate and facilities management business said " certain closing conditions have not been met " with regard to the contracts covering education , justice , transport and emergency services .
Around 2,500 staff have been put at risk after Canadian company BGIS pulled out of a deal to buy a range of public sector contracts from outsourcing company Siemens . The affected staff are included among the 7,500 staff who are being retained while the company 's liquidation continues to try to ensure that public services are not interrupted . The real estate and facilities management business said " certain closing conditions have not been met " with regard to the contracts covering education , justice , transport and emergency services .