May 14, 2026 — Global outsourced services provider Sodexo has secured a two-year £16 million-a-year extension to its services contract at His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Portsmouth, as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP).
Sodexo’s dedicated team of 300 employees provides a wide range of essential services, including catering, retail, leisure activities, cleaning, waste management, 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.
Improvements have included changes to the retail facilities and the introduction of its Mindful Active Programme, which offers health and well-being guidance to military personnel, helping them make informed choices about their lifestyle.
The France-based company’s commitment to reduce the impact of its services on the environment has seen more environmentally friendly chemicals introduced, the use of re-usable cleaning products to reduce waste, and other recycling initiatives, as well as the implementation of Sodexo’s WasteWatch data-driven food waste management program.
Mark Baker, COO Defence (Government & Energy) Sodexo UK & Ireland, stated:
The extension of this contract recognizes our commitment to improvements in service delivery at HMNB Portsmouth. Through a strong focus on operational excellence, environmental responsibility and well-being support, our dedicated team has delivered outcomes that matter to military personnel at the base.
The Future Maritime Support Programme is made up of 11 contracts in total that support and maintain UK HM Naval Bases equipment and capabilities, ensuring that Royal Navy personnel benefit from enhanced services and facilities while on land or at sea.
HMNB Portsmouth has been an integral part of the city since 1194 and is home to almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships. The base is a major employer and provides lodging facilities to personnel serving at the base and in Portsmouth-based ships.
Learn more about Sodexo’s Facilities Management Services at Sodexo.
