Award

Prisoner Escort and Custody Services (Generation 4) - Lot South

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

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Award

08 Nov 2019 at 07:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Prisoner Escort and Custody Services (Generation 4) - Lot South" contract, valued at £745 million, is managed by the Ministry of Justice, located in London, England. This tender, which falls under the category of prisoner-escort services, is currently at the award stage, with the contract period slated to commence on 29th August 2020 and extend until 28th August 2030. Bids for this selective tender were evaluated based on quality and price, with a submission deadline that passed on 28th August 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the security and transport sectors, particularly those specialising in the movement and custody of individuals. Companies that can offer innovative solutions, especially those incorporating technology to support virtual operations in the justice system, may find themselves well-positioned for success. The emphasis on quality service and competitive pricing highlights a need for efficient and reliable service providers, opening doors for both established firms and smaller enterprises with the right capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prisoner Escort and Custody Services (Generation 4) - Lot South

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of the 4th generation of the Prisoner Escort & Custody Services contracts (PECS) in England and Wales. The Supplier will be responsible for the movement of adult males and females from prisons and police stations to courts as well as inter-prison transfers, the movement of children and young people from Young Offender Institutions (YOIs), Secure Training Centers (STCs) and Secure Children's Homes (SCHs) as well as care and security whilst in the court custody area and in the dock. PECS4 contractors will continue to physically transport prisoners between locations but increasingly the requirement will be to enable and support changes to the core operating model for courts, prisons and the police resulting from the implementation of MoJ reform programmes, including an increased proportion of business being delivered in a virtual environment with greater emphasis on the use of video technology. The services will include: - Escorting of adults and children and young people; - At Court Care and Security; - Inter Prison Transfers - Bedwatches for Children and Young People - Prisoner Welfare; - Tornado and Mutual Aid; - Incident Management; - Audit and Quality Assurance Additional information: The services have been awarded in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) and so pursuant to regulation 74 have been subject to the light regime. Bids were evaluated using quality and price thresholds. The bid with lowest Price per Quality Point represented the most economically advantageous tender and was ranked first. The contract award values have been rounded up and are 2020-21 prices which do not take into account indexation. Rate cards e.g. Tornados and Bedwatches and Pass Through costs will be additional to the contract price.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d7ced5f-87c2-439b-907b-f3df57e7f8a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee88d1a-8fdb-4fc7-9667-d0fa2902e49c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

75231220 - Prisoner-escort services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£745,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£745,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2020 - 28 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pecs4programme@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South 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

SERCO

Further Information

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