Update from DIO

UPDATE 

The DIO is currently procuring a range of new contracts to replace existing arrangements for the management and maintenance of the Defence estate.  This programme includes the National Housing Prime (NHP) contract, which will replace existing maintenance contracts for Service Family Accommodation in the UK, and may potentially move some services currently provided in-house to the new contractor.

Three tendering organisations are now entering the final stages of the procurement process:

-          Carillion Holdings Ltd and Enterprise Managed Services Ltd, which currently maintain Service housing across England and Wales as MODern Housing Solutions (MHS) under the Housing Prime Contract

-          Babcock Support Services Ltd, which currently provide a range of Defence services to the MOD

-          Kier Ltd and Turner Facilities Management Ltd, of which Turner maintains housing in Scotland under the Regional Prime Contract for Scotland

Based on the current programme, the MOD expects to reach contract award by March 2014, with the successful contractor expected to enter service between July and November 2014, rolling out regionally, starting in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and followed progressively each month by the Central region, South East, and finally South West.

Although the MOD will aim to limit the impact of these changes to SFA customers, this will depend on the final transition plan agreed and the scale of the changes brought about by the final contract award.  We understand that effective communication will be vital during this period and further messages will follow to inform you about the final contract award and once the transition plan has been agreed