BPI Marks Major Milestone in Long-Standing Partnership with Whitbread PLC

BPI Auctions is celebrating a significant business milestone, marking eight years of successful collaboration with Whitbread PLC - one of the UK’s leading hospitality businesses and the parent company of Premier Inn. The partnership has not only stood the test of time but has also delivered a six-figure return from the sale of surplus assets.

This achievement comes as BPI records a surge in asset auctions across the hospitality sector, driven by businesses adopting more sustainable practices and embracing the principles of the circular economy.

Supporting Sustainability Through Smart Asset Management

Since 2016, BPI has worked in close partnership with Whitbread to manage the resale and repurposing of commercial catering equipment across its nationwide estate. By choosing BPI’s auction services, Whitbread has diverted large volumes of surplus equipment from landfill - extending the life of quality assets and reducing environmental impact.

Whitbread’s sustainability programme, Force for Good, is at the heart of its asset management strategy. By partnering with BPI, the business has found a solution that delivers both financial return and measurable sustainability benefits.

“Our partnership with Whitbread demonstrates how businesses can embed sustainability into everyday operations,” said Dave Cummings, Business Development Manager at BPI. “By giving catering equipment a second life, Whitbread is not only reducing waste but also supporting a new generation of hospitality entrepreneurs. It’s a win-win for the environment and the economy.”

Enabling a Circular Economy Across the UK

BPI delivers a fully managed nationwide service, handling everything from equipment collection and logistics to secure online auction and resale. This allows Whitbread to upgrade or relocate assets with confidence, knowing that their disposal aligns with sustainability targets while also generating maximum return on investment.

From independent restaurants to takeaway operators, BPI’s platform enables small businesses to access high-quality equipment at affordable prices - extending the lifecycle of commercial catering assets and reducing the sector’s environmental footprint.

Read how auctions play a key role in supporting sustainable business practices across the UK in this article from Auction News.

Leading by Example in Hospitality

As the hospitality industry faces increasing pressure to operate sustainably, the BPI–Whitbread partnership serves as a powerful example of how commercial efficiency and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

To learn more about BPI’s asset disposal services, visit: www.bpiauctions.com/assetdisposal