Sodexo has been appointed as the performance partner for the UK Home Office’s upcoming estate services overhaul, a five-year contract designed to bring the department’s facilities management (FM) operations in-house. The agreement, which begins in August 2026 with an option to extend by two years, will see Sodexo’s Government Agencies division guide the Home Office in building its own FM capability to manage 677 assets nationwide, including offices, ports, airports, and data centres.

The project aims to give the Home Office full control of its Total Facilities Management (TFM) suppliers and enhance efficiency across its vast estate. Sodexo will deliver a suite of services such as 24/7 helpdesk support, computer-aided facilities management (CAFM), performance reporting, technical assurance, asset management, and fire risk assessments.

By integrating data-driven insights and performance management tools, Sodexo will help the department gain greater visibility over compliance, risk, and operational performance, while improving budget and estate management. The move also aligns with wider government objectives to modernise public sector infrastructure and strengthen internal capability.

Paul Anstey, CEO of Government Sodexo UK & Ireland, described the partnership as a milestone project. “We have extensive experience managing estates for government departments and understand the need to be responsive and adaptable. We look forward to working with the Home Office on this important transformation,” he said.

Sustainability and social impact will also play a key role throughout the contract, reinforcing Sodexo’s commitment to delivering positive community and environmental outcomes alongside operational excellence.

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