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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the management and provision of security services at the Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres (Colnbrook and Harmondsworth IRCs) in the UK. This contract, valued at £289,059,687, will cover a period of 360 days, following its signing on 31 December 2024. The procurement process, initiated under the legal basis 32014L0023 and classified under the CPV code 79710000 for security services, involves a range of services including site management, security, welfare, and facilities management. The awarded suppliers for this contract are Mitie Care & Custody Ltd, highlighting that the procurement stage is now complete with an active contract in place.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in security services, facilities management, and welfare provision. Companies with experience in managing comprehensive service contracts for large-scale facilities, especially those adept at handling sensitive environments like immigration removal centres, may find this procurement to be a significant business opportunity. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can not only obtain financial benefits but also enhance their reputation and expertise in the public sector service delivery domain. Mitie Care & Custody Ltd's involvement underscores the importance of expertise and capability in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre (Colnbrook and Harmondsworth IRCs) accommodating both male and female 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. Educational and Recreational

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e693
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006753-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£289,059,687 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ircscommercial@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
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

MITIE CARE & CUSTODY

Further Information

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