Market-leading leisure management company Leisure Connection, which operates more than 70 sports and cultural venues across the UK, has appointed Stoke-on-Trent based maintenance specialist Seddon Property Services to provide building maintenance services.

Seddon has been appointed for a 12-month contract to carry out planned and reactive maintenance services. The deal is worth up to £1 million, with the option for the contract to be extended at the end of the year.

Leisure Connection, which manages facilities for a large number of local authority clients, has a portfolio including 91 swimming pools, more than 25 football pitches, four theatres and ten hotel and fitness venues. The company's Harpers Fitness gym brand has over 55,000 members.

Seddon will carry out reactive maintenance service from its regional service hubs while the planned maintenance work will be run from its Bolton office. The contract includes building fabric maintenance and painting and decorating services.

Dan Robinson, head of property services at Leisure Connection, says: "This contract was awarded following a stringent selection process. We were very impressed with Seddon Property Services' proven track record in responsive and planned maintenance services and commitment to providing customers with excellent service."

"Our skilled maintenance team has extensive experience in delivering high-quality, value-for-money, client-focused services," says Mick Triner, strategic operations manager for Seddon Property Services. "We are delighted to be working with Leisure Connection, a leading force in the leisure management market."

Seddon Property Services is part of Seddon Group, a family-owned company specialising in construction, painting and maintenance and housebuilding.