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Prison Operator Services - HMP Dovegate

Ministry of Justice

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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13 Feb 2026 at 15:44

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10 Dec 2024 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is leading a procurement process for Prison Operator Services at HMP Dovegate, situated near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations (2015). This process, currently in the tender stage, invites bids from suitable suppliers to deliver high-quality custodial and maintenance services for this Category B male prison. The tender is valued at £479 million and follows a selective, restricted procedure. Interested parties had the opportunity to submit applications by 3rd January 2025, with the second stage invitations commencing on 24th January 2025. The procurement aims for a seamless transition of services, as the existing contract is set to expire on 8th July 2026.

Business growth opportunities arise from providing comprehensive prison management services that include education, rehabilitation, training, and facility management. This contract presents a substantial opportunity for entities experienced in delivering complex operational custodial services. Companies with expertise in security, resettlement, transformative prisoner services, and a proven track record in managing prison operations will find this opportunity suitable. The Ministry of Justice’s procurement strategy, favouring a mixed approach involving public, private, and voluntary sector participation, allows for innovative approaches in the reduction of reoffending rates and enhancement of prison standards. Large-scale firms with a capacity for operational excellence and economic efficiency are well-placed to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prison Operator Services - HMP Dovegate

Notice Description

Prison Operator Services - HMP Dovegate

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for the delivery of both custodial and maintenance services as part of the operation of HMP Dovegate. The award of this Contract for prison operator services for HMP Dovegate, was completed under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations (2015). HMP Dovegate is a male Category B Reception, Training, Resettlement prison for over 18-year-olds located near Uttoxeter in Staffordshire. Accommodation at the prison is divided into the main prison (960 places) and the Democratic Therapeutic Community (200 places). In 2009 the addition of a further accommodation block and other facilities, saw the prison capacity increase to a maximum of 1,160 places. Prison Operator Contracts cover delivery of all operational custodial services (including but not limited to education, rehabilitation, training, work, security, resettlement) and FM services (hard and soft) that are required for a prison to hold prisoners, both safely and securely, while providing transformative services that reduce reoffending and maintain the prison to a high standard. The Authority has procured contracts for the operation of prisons to the private sector since the early 1990s and has long advocated a shared approach to prison operation that includes a mix of public, voluntary and private sector involvement. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a safe, decent, secure operating model and regime that specifically meets the needs of the cohort whilst providing a platform for prisoners to tackle the causes of their offending, and a better, more supportive environment for staff and prisoners to work and live in.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c605
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013554-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75231210 - Imprisonment services

75231230 - Prison services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£479,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£479,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£447,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Serco Ltd

Further Information

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