UK facilities managers lack a reliable, vetted, and cost-effective marketplace for finding compliance-verified freelance PPM contractors.

Existing sourcing methods are fragmented, time-consuming, and lack a central, verified pool of compliance-verified freelance engineers for PPM work.

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May 7, 2026

App Concept

PPM Connect

PPM Connect is a marketplace that connects UK facilities managers with pre-vetted, Gas Safe / NICEIC verified freelance engineers for planned preventive maintenance. It streamlines sourcing, compliance checks, and scheduling, offering reliability and cost savings over traditional agencies.

Key Features

Vetted engineer profiles with verified Gas Safe/NICEIC certifications and insurance
Transparent pricing with fixed quotes or time-based rates
Integrated compliance document management and automatic expiry alerts
Rating and review system for quality assurance

Target Users: Facilities managers at UK-based companies and organizations responsible for building maintenance, especially those managing multiple sites or periodic PPM contracts.

Revenue Model: Freemium for facilities managers (free to post jobs), with a 10% commission on completed PPM work; subscription tier for engineers (£20/month for premium profile placement)

Existing Solutions Mentioned

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Part of App Idea

UK facilities managers lack a reliable, vetted, and cost-effective marketplace for finding compliance-verified freelance PPM contractors.

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