This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

15 Jul 2026 at 15:54

Award

06 Jul 2026 at 15:33

TenderUpdate

26 Sep 2025 at 10:41

TenderUpdate

19 Aug 2025 at 09:11

Tender

14 Aug 2025 at 15:00

Planning

16 Jun 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Home Office for the "Haslar IRC - Operator Service Procurement" contract has reached the award stage as of 15th July 2026. This open procedure involves contracting for the provision of operational, management, maintenance, and related services at Haslar IRC in the United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to CIRRA - Clearsprings (Management) Limited & IRARA Secure Solutions Ltd, with a contract value of £63,968,042. The procurement is classified under services, with specific focuses on security, catering, building management, and more. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and run until 31st August 2030, with options for renewal up to a further two years and potentially include additional services such as an extended number of beds.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the large-scale facilities management sector. Companies specialising in security services, catering, road transport, and educational services are ideally positioned to compete in such tenders. Engaging in this public sector contract can enhance business credibility, expand service capability, and provide a stable revenue stream over the contract's duration. The Home Office’s reliance on substantial and experienced suppliers indicates a preference for organisations capable of handling large-scale and multifaceted service deliveries. Businesses participating in future tenders of this nature can benefit by establishing strategic partnerships or enhancing their service portfolios to meet the varied demands outlined in the procurement.

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Notice Title

Haslar IRC - Operator Service Procurement

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of operational, management, maintenance and related works and services at Haslar IRC

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: An option to include an additional 470 beds within this contract at a future point in time may be invoked but is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the Authority.

Renewal: The potential length of contract will be 6 years from service commencement, with an intial term of 4 years and an option to extend for up to a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054973
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066958-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

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

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98131000 - Religious services

98341000 - Accommodation services

98341110 - Housekeeping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£63,968,042 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

CIRRA - CLEARSPRINGS (MANAGEMENT) LIMITED & IRARA SECURE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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