Lancashire prides itself on being a diverse economy, and a great example of this lies within its service sector.
From the professional services such as accountants and solicitors to the broader parts of the sector which includes customer experience, leading edge technology and processes, this award mixes innovation with highly skilled employees to produce results and growth.
Creating this vision of growth has allowed businesses, like last years’ winners, Forest Group, to expand its business, placing them in the spotlight to be acquired by one of the largest professional service companies in the UK, Mitie PLC.
And it’s this kind of foresight which sponsors Delta Care want to see when applications, interviews and visits happen for this ultra-competitive category.
Delta Care Ltd is one of the North West’s leading care providers, offering a full range of tailored services, from home care and residential care to nursing care and adult day care.
Adam Baki, operations director, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring this year’s BIBAs. As a past finalist, we know the feeling of applying, going through the process and being named on the shortlist and it’s an incredible feeling!
“No matter what service you provide, we would urge all businesses to go ahead and apply for the awards as you never know where the journey will take you. It took us to the very end at Blackpool Tower and we were delighted to be a finalist. You never know unless you give it a go!”
Forest Group UK are two time winners of Service Business of the Year, taking home the iconic BIBAs trophy back to their Blackburn base in 2024 and again last year. And they are hoping to be back for more success in the class of 2026.
Andrew Fraser, operations director, said: “The BIBAs is one of the most respected awards processes in the country and gives a rare, honest view into the heart of a business. Very few awards do that.
“We approached the BIBAs with an open mind and real confidence in what we do. The process has not changed us, but it has reinforced that we deliver exactly what we promise, and that we do it the right way.
“Our success at the BIBAs and other national awards undoubtedly placed Forest in a powerful spotlight.”