MOD makes further progress on Strategic Business Partner contract
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has today taken a further step towards bringing in a private-sector partner to help improve the running of its 230,000 hectare Defence estate. The MOD has confirmed it intends to sign a Strategic Business Partner (SBP) contract for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) with the company Capita, working in conjunction with URS and PA Consulting. There will now be 10-day commercial standstill period before the contract is officially signed. The 10-year contract, worth around £400 million, will help transform the facilities and services that allow our