§ Mr. KeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list(a) core and (b) non-core training and training support activities and services which will be included in the competition to seek a long-term strategic partner to run the Army Training Estate; and if he will indicate the website where these competitions have been advertised. [124362]
§ Mr. Spellar[holding answer 5 June 2000]: The Department's core and non-core training and training support activities and services provided in support of the Army Training Estate are as follows:
Core functions
- Contract (Partner) management
- Conservation and Environmental policy
- Exercise Planning
- Health and Safety Policy and Inspection
- Intelligent Customer Role
- Military Command and Control
- Ownership responsibilities for Secretary of State
- Range Clearance Policy and Explosive Ordnance Disposal
- Public Relations and Public Information Policy and Provision Strategy
Non-core functions
- Accommodation provision
- Catering Services
- Communications
- Domestic Services
- Equipment Repair
- Information Technology development and support
631W - Office administration and support
- Property management
- Range Operations
- Stores management and services
- Surveillance
- Unarmed Guarding
- Utilities
- Transport provision and maintenance.
None of the core functions will be included in the competition. All of the non-core functions will be considered for inclusion in the competition for a strategic partner. Some non-core work may be included in other Ministry of Defence (MOD) competitions.
The competition for the strategic partner has not yet been advertised as MOD is currently engaged in consultation with the Trade Unions.