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HMP Forest Bank

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "HMP Forest Bank" was conducted by the Ministry of Justice, located in London, England. This tender involved the provision of prison operator services in the North West region of the United Kingdom and is categorised under prison services. The procurement stage reached completion, with the contract awarded to Sodexo Limited, a large-scale supplier, on the 5th of July 1998. The procurement method utilised was a competitive procedure with negotiation, above threshold, specifically a selective process. The contract began on the 6th of July 1998 and is set to conclude on the 19th of January 2026, with a total contract value of £1,006,771,964 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in prison or corrective services, as the high-value contract requires well-established providers with the capacity to manage extensive service requirements. Businesses experienced in the provision of complex operational services and those capable of negotiating competitive contracts would find this opportunity beneficial for long-term growth. The absence of suitability for SMEs or VCSEs indicates a preference for large-scale entities with substantial resources and expertise to successfully fulfil and sustain the contractual obligations over an extended period.

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Notice Title

HMP Forest Bank

Notice Description

This contract is for the existing provision of prison operator services at HMP Forest Bank.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d2693a0-c9d2-4d61-8563-99c9660a6456
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b63ef2c-d4d2-4ae3-bc22-2c0e1bf78223
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75231230 - Prison services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,006,771,964 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,006,771,964 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 1998Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 199827 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 1998 - 19 Jan 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SODEXO

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