We welcome VIVO defence, a 50:50 joint venture between Serco and EQUANS, objectives which were a result of them taking over maintenance of cadet buildings in Aug 2024: A move from the current ‘fix on fail’ approach to preventative maintenance and evidence based investment decisions. Adoption of industry best practice maintenance standards. An improvement in Health and Safety compliance. A higher level of investment in the maintenance of the Volunteer Estate. Improved Information Technology to inform and manage Facilities Management on the Volunteer Estate to ensure investment decisions are more data driven. Hard facilities management services for the Volunteer Estate to be delivered by the MOD Built Estates contract - RFCA Yorkshire RFCA estates team welcome new Built Estate supplier - RFCA Yorkshire New Hard Facilities Management for Reserves & Cadets