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HMP Thameside

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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28 Jul 2025 at 15:16

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12 Jan 2023 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice conducted a procurement process for providing prison operator services at HMP Thameside. This process, classified under CPV code 75231230 for prison services, was carried out using a competitive procedure with negotiation above threshold, specifically known as "selective." Located in London, with a postal code of SE28 0FJ, the contract period began on 30 June 2010 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2036. The contract has a substantial value of £937,000,000. This award was most recently updated on 28 July 2025, with the procurement stage completed and the status marked as "awardUpdate." The buying organisation is situated at 102 Petty France, London, SW1H 9AJ, England, with the tender having originally ended on 29 June 2010.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises experienced in delivering comprehensive prison services. Despite not being suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers substantial value and a long-term engagement of over 26 years, allowing the awarded organisation ample time to maximise efficiencies and returns. Companies like BWP Project Services Limited and Serco Group Plc, who have demonstrated capabilities in large-scale service provisions, are ideal contenders for similar contracts in the future. Firms with expertise in high-security operational management, comprehensive service delivery, and experience in the corrections sector would find contracts of this nature particularly advantageous for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their industry presence.

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Notice Title

HMP Thameside

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f25cf6c9-bef9-45d4-8404-71b1fb1491f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94228a6b-c4f4-442a-9a3c-8a85128f07ae
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
£937,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£937,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2010Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 201015 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2010 - 31 Dec 2036 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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BWP PROJECT SERVICES

SERCO GROUP

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