Village | Multi-functional Hub for Today's Military

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A contemporary, value-for-money social dining hub that caters to the needs of the modern Army.

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Recruitment & retention

Understanding why personnel join and may choose to leave the military was key to designing a solution in retaining talent with our award-winning approach.

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Innovation, choice & autonomy

Village brings together a variety of food choices under one roof, from grab-and-go takeaway and self-cook options to our modern café-bar environment.

Welfare & mental health

Alongside access to high quality mental health services, unit cohesion and community are key factors in resilience to mental health problems.

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Inclusivity & flexibility

Space on barracks can be limited, so maximising flexibility around social areas is essential in enhancing the living experience and embedding inclusivity.

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Case Study: Elevating the Lived Experience

We worked with the Ministry of Defence to leverage insight to inform the concept and design of this modern social space that reflects the needs of the whole force. Download the case study to explore how this multi-functional social hub was developed.

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Clienttestimonial

The results are breathtaking; there is nothing else this ‘futuristic’ on the mod estate. It is a testament to what can be achieved when there is a thirst to find solutions at every stage.”

Andrew HonnorHead of South East Region and PFIs, Defence Infrastructure Organisation

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Defence facilities management

Our extensive cleaning solutions cover offices, living spaces and messes. We also offer specialist cleaning for medical centres and swimming pools.

Defence Soft FM Services

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Defence catering & food services

These services have been developed to merge high street style dining, cafes, shops and leisure services with the unique needs of the Armed Forces.

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Our social value pledge

As part of our ethical manifesto, we operate on our social impact pledge, which consists of our dedications to create a healthier society for everyone.

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Sodexo says no to plastic

We are committed to moving to 100% recyclable or biodegradable packaging by 2025 across our business, including defence, to combat plastic pollution.

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Village: a multi-functional hub for the whole force

Elevating the lived experience for the whole force

Designed to integrate with military life

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Powered by deep understanding of military culture

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Recruitment & retention

Innovation, choice & autonomy

Welfare & mental health

Inclusivity & flexibility

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Case Study: Elevating the Lived Experience

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A solution to benefit the Whole Force

Mental health in the military

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Defence catering & food services

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Developing social value in Defence

Our social value pledge

Sodexo says no to plastic

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Designed to integrate with military life

Powered by deep understanding of military culture

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Recruitment & retention

Innovation, choice & autonomy

Welfare & mental health

Inclusivity & flexibility

Case Study: Elevating the Lived Experience

Mental health in the military

Defence services

Defence facilities management

Defence catering & food services

Stay updated with the Sodexo Government briefing newsletter

Developing social value in Defence

Our social value pledge

Sodexo says no to plastic