British Army Contract
Serco signs new contract to provide pre-deployment training and support for
British Army
27 January 2012
Serco Group plc (Serco), the international service company, announces that it
has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to provide training
and support to the British Army prior to deployment on operations around the
world.
Known as the Contemporary Operating Environment Force (COEFOR), and awarded by
the British Army's Headquarters, the contract will start in April 2012.
Including an option year, the contract has a total value to Serco of
approximately £55m through to December 2014.
Under the contract Serco will provide critical pre-deployment training
including essential language, culture and operational environment skills, and
will create realistic training conditions to prepare UK military forces for
deployed operations primarily in Afghanistan, but also worldwide. To deliver
the programme, Serco has created new partnerships with a number of small and
medium sized enterprises to supply some of the specialised training services.
Serco is a leading provider of training services to the UK Government and other
nations and provides pre-deployment training for the Royal Navy, helicopter
flying training and fixed wing pilot training to the Royal Air Force (RAF) and
supports the operation of the Emergency Planning College, the International
Fire Training Centre and the Defence Academy.
Brigadier Richard Toomey, from the Army's Collective Training Group, said: "I
look forward to working with Serco. The successful delivery of this contract is
critical to the successful preparation of our troops before they deploy on
operations."
Christopher Hyman, Chief Executive of Serco Group, said: "We are delighted to
have been selected for the provision of such an important service to the
British Army. This contract builds on our proven track record in helping the
Armed Forces in the UK, US and Australia, and recognises our high quality,
efficient and innovative approach in training services."
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For further information please contact Serco:
Stuart Ford, Head of Investor Relations T +44 (0) 208 334 4122
Dominic Cheetham, Director of Corporate Communications T +44 (0) 208 334 4334
Marcus De Ville, Head of Media Relations T +44 (0) 208 334 4388
About Serco
Serco is a FTSE 100 international service company, which combines commercial
know-how with a deep public service ethos.
Around the world, we improve essential services by managing people, processes,
technology and assets more effectively. We advise policy makers, design
innovative solutions, integrate systems and - most of all - deliver to the
public.
Serco supports governments, agencies and companies who seek a trusted partner
with a solid track record of providing assured service excellence. Our people
offer operational, management and consulting expertise in the aviation, BPO,
defence, education, environmental services, facilities management, health, home
affairs, information and communications technology, knowledge services, local
government, science and nuclear, transport, welfare to work and the commercial
sectors.
More information can be found at www.serco.com