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Sodexo extends HMNB Portsmouth contract

Sodexo has secured a two-year, £16 m-a-year extension to its soft facilities management services contract at His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth.

Apr 16, 2026

Sodexo has secured a two-year, £16 m-a-year extension to its soft facilities management services contract at His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Portsmouth. The company’s dedicated team of 300 employees provides a wide range of essential services, including cleaning, waste management, catering, retail, leisure activities, grounds maintenance and helpdesk support.

Since taking over the contract five years ago, Sodexo has demonstrated its commitment to making meaningful change, having identified a number of improvement opportunities to enhance the lived experience of those based at HMNB Portsmouth. These have included changes to the retail facilities and the introduction of its Mindful Active Programme, which offers health and wellbeing guidance to military personnel.

'Commitment to improvements'

Mark Baker, chief operating officer defence, government and energy for Sodexo UK and Ireland, said: “The extension of this contract recognises our commitment to improvements in service delivery at HMNB Portsmouth. Through a strong focus on operational excellence, environmental responsibility and wellbeing support, our dedicated team has delivered outcomes that matter to military personnel at the base.”

Sodexo extends HMNB Portsmouth contract

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