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Prison Operator Services - HMP Oakwood

Ministry of Justice

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

01 Aug 2025 at 09:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 16:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

26 Jun 2025 at 16:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

03 Jun 2025 at 13:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

03 Jun 2025 at 13:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

20 May 2025 at 14:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

10 Mar 2025 at 11:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is progressing with the procurement of prison operator services for HMP Oakwood, a male Category C prison located in Staffordshire, England. The contract involves managing prison services, including education, rehabilitation, security, and facilities management. This initiative is under procurement using a Competitive Flexible Procedure within the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process is currently in the tendering stage, with key deadlines including the expression of interest closing on 15 August 2025 and the award anticipated by 21 August 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £634.8 million gross, spanning a duration of 12 years starting from 24 April 2027, and open for renewal up to 2042.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations looking to expand their business in public sector services, specifically within prison management and facilities. It is suitable for businesses capable of executing comprehensive service delivery aligned with governmental standards, and could be particularly appealing to firms with experience in custodial operations, facilities management, educational services, and security. The procurement method allows room for innovative service models, encouraging businesses to enhance existing delivery frameworks while contributing to reducing reoffending rates. Engaged bidders will have access to a series of site visits and lifecycle data, empowering them to provide competitive and informed solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prison Operator Services - HMP Oakwood

Notice Description

This notice launches the procurement competition for the provision of Prison Operator Services for HMP Oakwood, under the Competitive Flexible Procedure (Light Touch Regime) of the Procurement Act 2023. Background HMP Oakwood is a male Category C Manage and Maintain prison located in Staffordshire, England, with a current operational capacity of 2,134 prisoners. Under this procurement, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) (the Authority) is seeking a single operator to manage and maintain both the prison regime and the prison facilities at HMP Oakwood. The Authority has procured contracts for the operation of prisons by the private sector since the early 1990s and continues to support a mixed economy of public, voluntary, and private sector involvement. The current contract for HMP Oakwood will expire on 23 April 2027. Scope of Services The Prison Operator Services contract (also referred to as "prison management" in global markets) includes: * Operational custodial services: education, rehabilitation, training, work, security, and resettlement * Facilities Management ("FM"): both hard and soft FM services The contract is based on the Cabinet Office Model Services Contract and is designed to ensure safe, secure, and transformative prison operations that reduce reoffending and maintain high standards. The Authority aims to ensure a safe and efficient transfer of services with minimal disruption to staff and prisoners, while modernising the prison to ensure it is fit for the future. The Authority confirms that dilapidation reports will not be provided as part of the documentation available in the HMP Oakwood Data Room. However, bidders will be granted access to relevant lifecycle data to support their understanding of the estate's condition and future maintenance requirements. In addition, the Authority will facilitate a series of site visits throughout the procurement process, as outlined in the Procurement Timeline, to enable bidders to gather contextual and operational insights necessary for bid development. Procurement Documentation The Invitation to Tender ("ITT") documents are available via the Ministry of Justice's e-Sourcing Portal, Jaggaer, and are structured into five volumes: * Volume 1: Introduction, Instructions and Procurement Process - providing instructions on the completion and submission of Tenders * Volume 2: Response Criteria - providing details of the Response Criteria Bidders are required to address in their Tenders, together with guidance on completion of Bidder responses against each Evaluation Question * Volume 3: The Draft Contract - the proposed contractual terms. * Volume 4: Evaluation Methodology - providing details of the evaluation methodology against which the Tender will be evaluated and the scoring matrix * Volume 5: Data Rooms - containing details of the data and information that the Authority is making available to Bidders to assist them in the preparation of their Tenders. Contract Duration The anticipated contract duration is 12 years from the operational services commencement date, with: * An option to extend by up to 3 years (1+1+1) * A break clause 6 years from the Services Commencement Date

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 year + 1 year + 1 year

Planning Information

The Authority will be providing the market with updates leading to a market engagement event and a HMP Oakwood site visit prior to the launch of the tendering documentation signalling the beginning of the procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eae8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045042-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75231210 - Imprisonment services

75231230 - Prison services

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£529,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£529,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Apr 2027 - 23 Apr 2039 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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