Operational, management, maintenance and related works and services at three new Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs).

Home Office

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Planning

10 Aug 2023 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has initiated a tender process for operational, management, maintenance, and related works and services at three new Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs). The procurement falls under Regulation 74 of Public Sector Contract Regulations 2015 and Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The mainProcurementCategory is services, and the industry category is security services. The tender includes three lots, each with different operating capacities and service requirements. The estimated total contract value is £306,000,000 GBP. An Industry Day is planned for interested suppliers on w/c 21st August 2023, subject to change.

This tender by the Home Office offers opportunities for commercial partners to provide services across the IRC Sites. Businesses involved in security services, facilities management, education and training, health services, and accommodation cleaning could find this tender suitable for their expertise. The procurement method is a tender, and interested parties can register on the Home Office eSourcing Suite to participate. The tender aims to expand capacity due to increased demand related to detaining and enforcing the removal of individuals. Important dates include the Industry Day and the future notice date of 6th November 2023 for further communication.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Operational, management, maintenance and related works and services at three new Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs).

Notice Description

The Authority is responsible, under the Immigration Act 1971, the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, the Nationality Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, the Immigration Act 2014 and the Illegal Migration Act 2023 for detaining and/or enforcing the removal of certain persons (Detainees). Due to the unprecedented rise of small boat crossings in recent years, demand on the IRC estate has increased and there is a requirement for the expansion of its capacity. This notice covers the procurement of operational services for an additional c1000 detention spaces across three sites. Alternative accommodation solutions are also being explored and, if approved, may lead to further demand for operational services. The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services and estimated value, may be subject to change.

Lot Information

IRC Site 1: Provision of operational, management, maintenance and related works and services.

The Authority seeks a commercial partner to provide works and services at IRC Site 1 with an operating capacity of c360 detainees. Services required include: (but are not limited to): a. Overall management of the site; b. Security and guarding; c. Welfare and general care; d. Local escorting and hospital bed watches; e. Provision of furniture and equipment; f. Facilities Management and cleaning services; g. Education and Recreational; h. Landscaping. The potential length of contract will be 4 years from service commencement, with options to extend, possibly for up to a further 2 years. Estimated TCV for Lot 1: PS108,000,000 GBP. The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services and estimated value, may be the subject to change. Additional information: An Industry Day will be held for interested Suppliers on w/c 21st August 2023 (subject to change). This Industry Day will be held virtually. Further details for the Industry Day to follow upon receipt of a signed NDA. Contact: IRCsCommercial@homeoffice.gov.uk

IRC Site 2: Provision of operational, management, maintenance and related works and services

The Authority seeks a commercial partner to provide works and services at IRC Site 2 with an operating capacity of c300 detainees. Services required include: (but are not limited to): a. Overall management of the site; b. Security and guarding; c. Welfare and general care; d. Local escorting and hospital bed watches; e. Provision of furniture and equipment; f. Facilities Management and cleaning services; g. Education and Recreational; h. Landscaping. The potential length of contract will be 4 years from service commencement, with options to extend, for up to a further 2 years. The estimated TCV for Lot 2: PS90,000,000 GBP. The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services and estimated value, may be the subject to change. Additional information: An Industry Day will be held for interested Suppliers on w/c 21st August 2023 (subject to change). This Industry Day will be held virtually. Further details for the Industry Day to follow upon receipt of a signed NDA.

IRC Site 3: Provision of operational, management, maintenance and related works and services

The Authority seeks a commercial partner to provide works and services at IRC Site 3 with an operating capacity of c360 detainees. Services required include: (but are not limited to): a. Overall management of the site; b. Security and guarding; c. Welfare and general care; d. Local escorting and hospital bed watches; e. Provision of furniture and equipment; f. Facilities Management and cleaning services; g. Education and Recreational; h. Landscaping. The potential length of contract will be 4 years from service commencement, with options to extend, for up to a further 2 years. The estimated TCV for Lot 3: PS108,000,000 GBP. The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services and estimated value, may be the subject to change. Additional information: An Industry Day will be held for interested Suppliers on w/c 21st August 2023 (subject to change). This Industry Day will be held virtually. Further details for the Industry Day to follow upon receipt of a signed NDA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ee9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023377-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

79710000 - Security services

79713000 - Guard services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

80000000 - Education and training services

85100000 - Health services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98131000 - Religious services

98341000 - Accommodation services

98341110 - Housekeeping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£306,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Home Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

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

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