Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP has received news from the Ministry of Defence that Capita will be awarded the Defence Fire and Rescue Project contract worth up to £37 million a year for 12 years.

This is excellent news for the Fire Service College just outside Moreton-in-Marsh which is run by Capita. Sir Geoffrey has campaigned tirelessly throughout his career to protect and support this world-class asset that is widely regarded as the best fire and rescue training centre in the world.

The contract will allow the Fire Service College, which is responsible for providing leadership, management and advanced operational training courses for senior UK fire officers, the British Armed Forces, and foreign fire services and militaries, to further improve and expand in the future.

Commenting on the contract, Sir Geoffrey said:

“I am delighted that the Fire Service College’s international importance has been properly recognised by the awarding of this major contract. I have worked long and hard for many years to ensure that this institution is financially supported. This will secure much needed jobs in the Moreton-in-Marsh area and help to secure a good long-term future for the Fire Service College.

Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Fire Safety & Rescue Group, Sir David Amess MP said:

“On behalf of the entire All-Party Parliamentary Fire Safety & Rescue Group I am extremely happy that this contract has been awarded to Capita. This is absolutely the right decision and rightly recognises the impressive facilities at the Fire Service College. Sir Geoffrey must get full credit for pressing the Government so hard to award this contract and I congratulate him on this success.”