Our People Awards

Arque Ltd

Arque is a leading construction company delivering high-quality projects across educational, healthcare, public sector, commercial, and historical environments. We build trust by understanding client needs and delivering reliable, high-quality work. Our collaborative approach ensures efficient teamwork with clients and partners to achieve shared goals. We prioritise safety, innovation, and consistency, maintaining excellence in every project. Sustainability is integral to our operations, as we provide environmentally responsible solutions that benefit our clients, communities, and future generations. Through our commitment to quality, collaboration, and sustainability, we create lasting, positive impacts on the built environment.

“At Arque, we’re honoured to sponsor the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s Our People Awards. These awards recognise the extraordinary dedication, compassion and professionalism of NHS staff whose work makes a real difference every day. Supporting this celebration aligns with our commitment to community wellbeing and our respect for the people who deliver exceptional care across Torbay and South Devon.”

Bailey Partnership

Bailey Partnership is an award-winning construction consultancy practice. Founded in 1971  Bailey Partnership now employs more than 130 staff within eight offices across England. We provide an integrated consultancy service covering all aspects of the design, planning, engineering, procurement, safety, management and maintenance of the built environment. With a strong record of experience and achievement, we strive to exceed client expectations by delivering high-quality solutions which exhibit design excellence and innovation.

Bailey Partnership has sponsored the event for the past two years and this year they are honoured to be platinum sponsors. Over the years they have helped to deliver key projects at Torbay Hospital in collaboration with the local supply chain.

Giles Blight, Director at Bailey Partnership, explains, “At Bailey Partnership, we believe in the power of community and celebrating the individuals who make it thrive. Our Torbay office is deeply rooted in this local area, and supporting the people who dedicate themselves to our well-being is incredibly important to us. For the past two years, we’ve proudly sponsored the Our People Awards, and this year, we’re honoured to step up as platinum sponsors.

Recognising and celebrating the remarkable contributions of staff is essential. Our sponsorship of the Our People Awards reflects our commitment to Torbay’s local community, our Torbay office, and our strong partnership with the Hospital. As a people-focused business, giving back and expressing our appreciation for the tireless efforts of our healthcare community is a core value. We want to ensure their extraordinary work doesn’t go unnoticed and look forward to working together to strengthen our community for years to come.”

Hulley and Kirkwood

Hulley and Kirkwood is a leading independent building services consultancy with national coverage, specialising in mechanical, electrical, public health and sustainable design. Established in 1953, we are renowned for delivering innovative, reliable solutions across diverse sectors, always with a strong focus on sustainability. Our collaborative approach, technical expertise and commitment to tackling challenging projects set us apart. As an owner managed business, we value our talented, long-serving team and invest in lifelong learning to unlock potential. With our “Team Hulley” spirit and diverse expertise, we ensure exceptional service and tailored solutions for every client and project.

We are especially proud of our enduring partnership with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, having delivered numerous projects to enhance the Trust’s facilities. These include projects such as operating theatre refurbishments, critical and general air handling replacements across the site, chilled water and heating network reinforcement with improved resilience. Through our expertise, we have supported the creation of efficient, sustainable healthcare environments that prioritise patient care and staff well-being. This collaboration underscores our commitment to designing spaces that have a lasting, positive impact on communities.

Dean Marley, Mechanical Director of Hulley and Kirkwood Consulting Engineers said: “We are proud to support the Our People Awards. Through our long-standing partnership with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, we see first-hand the dedication of staff who go above and beyond every day. These awards reflect our people-focused values and our commitment to celebrating those who make a real difference.”

Multiverse

Multiverse is the UK’s #1 digital, data, and AI skills training provider where you can learn new skills in Excel, BI tooling, coding, delivering digital change and more from expert coaches.

Multiverse is training NHS colleagues from over 40 different NHS organisations currently with individuals from a wide range of roles and skill levels. Training with Multiverse enables learners to make better data-driven decisions to positively impact the patients we serve, save time in our days, and develop into the practitioners of the future.

“Multiverse is proud to support the Torbay NHS People Awards because we believe that behind every great healthcare outcome is a person empowered by the right skills. By celebrating the incredible talent within the Trust, we are honouring the individuals who use data, technology, and dedication to improve patient care and shape the future of the NHS.”

MW Benney

MW Benney Ltd is a Torbay based construction contractor established in 1910 delivering high-quality building works across the Southwest. MW Benney ltd provides a wide range of services including extensions new builds and refurbishments, along with reactive and planned maintenance.

With extensive experience working in live environments such as schools, hospitals, and occupied buildings, MW Benney Ltd places strong emphasis on careful planning, safety, and minimising disruption to clients and building occupants. The company works closely with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.

Alex Bickham, Director, MW Benney said, “MW Benney Ltd are proud to support the Our People Awards at Torbay and South Devon NHS. As a company that regularly works within healthcare environments, we see first-hand the dedication, compassion and professionalism of the staff who care for the local community every day. Supporting these awards is a small way for us to recognise and celebrate the incredible individuals and teams whose hard work and commitment make such a difference to patients and families across Torbay and South Devon.”

Nevada Construction

“Nevada Construction is delighted to continue its support as platinum sponsors for the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s Our People Awards 2026. This partnership reflects our shared values of dedication, collaboration, and service to the community. Torbay Hospital was where our mother built her career and where our children were born, strengthening our connection to its vital role in the region.

Over the years, Nevada Construction has been privileged to deliver key projects that enhance Torbay Hospital’s facilities. Most recent achievements include the completion of the new Endoscopy Unit and the construction of the new Operating Theatres, both of which improve clinical capacity and patient care. Currently, we are proud to be on site delivering the hospital’s new Emergency Department, a transformative project designed to meet the growing demands of the community.

Our work with Torbay Hospital aligns with Nevada Construction’s ethos of supporting critical environments through modern, efficient construction methods. Sponsoring the Our People Awards allows us to celebrate the remarkable individuals who make Torbay Hospital exceptional. These awards serve as a reminder of the unwavering commitment of NHS staff and reinforce why we are passionate about working alongside them to deliver the infrastructure they need to succeed.

Nevada Construction is honoured to support this special evening, celebrating the people who make a difference every day.

Peninsula Project Consulting

Established in 2017, Peninsula Project Consulting offers our clients tailored and professional advice, providing project management and cost consultancy services across a diverse range of construction projects in multiple sectors with a particular emphasis on the public sector.

We have a strong reputation, and work in collaborative environments to meet the needs of our clients, in an industry evolving around social value, digital technology and environmental challenges.

Our business is registered with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified. We maintain a Construction line gold standard accreditation and trade as a recognised carbon neutral business.

We have also been appointed on the NHS Shared Business Services national consultancy framework demonstrating our commitment to exceptional standards and provides our public sector clients with a compliant and accessible way to work with Peninsula Project Consulting.

SDS

At Services Design Solution (SDS), we believe in creating lasting, positive change in the communities where we work.

As a sustainability and building services engineering consultancy, we have played a role in the development of Torbay Hospital’s facilities. However, our commitment to Torbay, and to the people who rely on its services, extends far beyond our design expertise. Through Together360, our social value framework, we focus on creating meaningful, place-based impact that supports wellbeing, education and environmental sustainability across the community.

A core strand of Together360 is empowering the next generation. We work with local schools to deliver STEM workshops that introduce young people to engineering and sustainability, helping them see how these careers shape real places, services and outcomes in their own communities.

We are also proud to support those who use the hospital, whether patients, families or staff. Through Together360, we make regular donations to the Louisa Cary Ward, including book advent calendars, helping to bring moments of comfort, creativity and normality to children during hospital stays, particularly at key times of the year.

Johnathan Bradbury, Regional Director/Head of Healthcare for SDS said, “We are proud to continue our support of the Torbay Our People Awards as Gold Sponsors for another year. Alongside our ongoing work supporting Torbay Hospital, we believe it is vital to recognise the dedication, compassion and resilience of the NHS staff who make such a meaningful difference to patients, families and colleagues every day. Through our Together360 commitment, sponsoring these awards allows us to celebrate the people behind the care and to reaffirm our long-term commitment to the wellbeing of the Torbay community.”

Stride Treglown Architecture

Stride Treglown Architecture is proud to sponsor the Our People Awards 2026. With over 40 years’ experience in healthcare design, we are passionate about creating buildings that improve health and wellbeing for local communities. Having worked with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust for over 20 years, we are honoured to be leading a team, alongside Mott MacDonald, Services Design Solutions and Aecom, designing new hospital facilities for the Trust. Together, we share a commitment to developing sustainable healthcare systems designed around the needs of people, with digital enablement at the core and future adaptability embedded.

Daniel van Luttmer, Director – Healthcare Design, Stride Treglown said, “The dedication shown by Trust staff every day is truly inspiring. Our long partnership with the Trust has given us a deep appreciation of the people who make outstanding healthcare possible for their communities, and that’s something we are privileged to support.”