Planning

Prison Operator Services Framework 2 - August 2025 Market Engagement Events

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Dec 2025 at 13:54

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

02 Jul 2025 at 09:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is planning to establish a new Prison Operator Services Framework 2 (POSF2), following the expiration of the first framework in 2025. As part of the planning stage, the Ministry will conduct several market engagement events during August 2025, which aim to provide insights and generate interest in the new framework set to launch in Autumn 2025. These events include virtual sessions on social value and commercial aspects and an in-person session in London focusing on prison types, cohorts, and specialist needs. The procurement process will proceed through a competitive flexible procedure with a selective method targeting public security services and is anticipated to involve a framework agreement lasting up to eight years, opening opportunities for various supplier engagements throughout its lifetime.

This forthcoming tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering prison operator services. Suitable contenders include those with experience in handling complex prison operational services, particularly in the domains of public security, law, and order services, due to their involvement in various service delivery models involving public, private, and voluntary sectors. The procurement and market engagement events will provide a platform for suppliers to better understand government requirements and align their service offerings to potential contracts valued at approximately £9.2 billion. Businesses with a strategic focus on innovation in custodial services, including addressing complex service needs such as mental health and rehabilitation, will find this procurement compelling and beneficial for long-term growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prison Operator Services Framework 2 - August 2025 Market Engagement Events

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Open Framework for Prison Operator Services (POSF2). Please note that the length of the Open Framework is yet to be determined as the Authority is still progressing through governance, however, it is anticipated it will be for a minimum of 8-years and will reopen at least twice throughout its maximum term. The Authority has tendered the operation of prisons to the private sector since the early 1990s and has long advocated a mixed approach to prison operation that includes public, voluntary and private sector involvement. The first generation of the Prison Operator Services Framework (POSF1) was established in July 2019 and expired in July 2025. An indicative timetable for the procurement is outlined below. Please note these dates may be subject to change: * Publication of Tender Notice and Procurement Documentation - 23/02/2026 * Deadline for Submission of PSQ and COP Responses - 13/03/2026 * Authority issue PSQ and COP Notification Letters - 02/04/2026 * Bidder Engagement and Dialogue - 20/04/2026 to 19/06/2026 * Publication of ISFT Documentation - 29/06/2026 * Deadline for Submission of Tender Responses - 24/07/2026 * Framework Award - 08/03/2027 This notice is for information only and the Authority reserves the right to not proceed to tender. Additionally, the Authority reserves the right to discontinue the tender process at any stage and not to award the Framework. The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the requirements, the estimated value, the service classification of this requirement or the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding, and the Authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue or any further notices or at any other time. The publication of this notice in no way obliges the Authority to commence any competitive tender process. Any contracts are subject to the relevant legal and Cabinet Office controls and policies.

Planning Information

Event 1 - Social Value at 1:30pm - 2:30pm on Tuesday 5th August 2025 via Microsoft Teams Event 2 - Commercial Aspects at 2:30pm - 4:30pm on Monday 11th August 2025 via Microsoft Teams Event 3 - Prison Types, Cohorts and Specialist Needs World Cafe Event at 9:30am to 4pm on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at Pinsent Mason's offices in London (30 Crown Place, Earl Street, London, EC2A 4ES)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055753
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080623-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£9,200,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£9,200,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Mar 2027 - 7 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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