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Prison Operator Services - HMP & YOI Doncaster

Ministry of Justice

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

02 Jun 2026 at 15:36

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 14:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Justice for the "Prison Operator Services - HMP & YOI Doncaster" project was officially cancelled on 29 April 2026 due to a cross-government issue that required further investigation. The procurement, which initially sought to operate under the Competitive Flexible Procedure and the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023, was meant for HMP & YOI Doncaster, a Category B reception and resettlement prison located in South Yorkshire. The cancellation notice was published on 2 June 2026. Although previously active, this tender process was halted after being initially announced on 17 April 2025, with submissions originally due by 2 May 2025. The procurement would have involved a significant contract valued at £387 million with additional gross value estimates reaching £464.4 million.

Opportunities for future business engagements remain attractive for companies that specialise in prison management, facilities management, and operational custodial services. The contract aimed to offer extensive involvement not only in prison operations but also in service areas such as education, rehabilitation, security, and facilities management—suitable for service providers with expertise in these fields. When the tender is re-announced, it will be of particular interest to firms experienced in large-scale facility operations, security services, and those willing to engage in long-term contracts, with possibilities for cross-sector collaboration involving public, voluntary, and private sectors. As the Ministry is exploring future options, businesses interested in participating are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare for potential re-tendering opportunities that aim for transformative service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prison Operator Services - HMP & YOI Doncaster

Notice Description

This notice launches the procurement competition for the provision of Prison Operator Services for HMP & YOI Doncaster, under the Competitive Flexible Procedure Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023. HMP & YOI Doncaster is a Category B Reception and Resettlement prison situated in South Yorkshire. Doncaster houses a male population of up to 1,145 individuals approximately 200 of whom are young offenders aged 18-20. Prison Operator Services (also referred to as "prison management" in global markets) involves the provision of operational custodial services and Facilities Management (FM) of prisons in England and Wales. Specifically, a Prison Operator Contract covers 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. HMP & YOI Doncaster is currently a Manage and Maintain prison Contract, and the current contractual agreement will expire on 30th September 2026. The Ministry of Justice wishes to guarantee the safe and efficient transfer of services with minimal disruption to staff and prisoners, whilst ensuring the prison is modernised to enable it to be fit for the future. Details of the procurement can be found in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents which are structured into five volumes and are located in Ministry of Justice's e-Sourcing Portal (Jaggaer). Volume 1: Introduction, Instructions, Procurement Process and indicative timelines - providing instructions on the completion and submission of tenders. Volume 2: Bidder Response Criteria - providing details of the Response Criteria Bidders are required to cover in their Bids, together with guidance on completion of Bidder responses against each criterion. Volume 3: The Draft Contract. Volume 4: Evaluation Methodology - providing details of the evaluation methodology by which the Bid will be evaluated and the award criteria. 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. The anticipated duration for the Contract will be 12 years from the operational services commencement date, with an option for a 3-year extension (1+1+1) and contains an option of a break clause at 6 years. Please see previous linked notices to this procurement: Market Engagement for HMP Dovegate and HMP Doncaster Competitions - Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-045726 Market Engagement for HMP Doncaster Operator Competition - Site Visits -Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-046f21

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 year + 1 year + 1 year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052001-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
£387,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£387,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2038 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
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
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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