Planning

Prison Catering and Hospitality Procurement

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

30 Jul 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is planning a procurement process for "Prison Catering and Hospitality Procurement" in the services industry category, focusing on education and training. This procurement aims to serve HMP Styal and HMP Brixton by offering catering and hospitality provisions, which include training and qualifications for prisoners while providing services to the community. Key activities in the procurement process are scheduled for the planning stage, with site visits set for 10th and 11th September at HMP Styal and HMP Brixton, respectively. As per the details, a future notice is expected on 8th September 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering and hospitality sectors, particularly those with experience in educational services and training programmes. Enterprises that specialise in community involvement or have a track record in institutional catering could find this tender particularly beneficial. Companies capable of delivering high-quality training and catering services within a structured environment are well-suited to compete for this tender, with potential for business growth by aligning with a key government department, the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Title

Prison Catering and Hospitality Procurement

Notice Description

The procurement is for 2 prisons. HMP Styal and HMP Brixton, to provide a Catering and Hospitality provision that services the public. The service is to provide training and qualifications to serving prisoners whilst providing a catering experience to the community. This is to inform the Market that further Site visits will take place as follows: HMP Styal Wednesday 10th September Time 10:30 to 13:00 HMP Brixton Thursday 11th September Time 11:00 to 13:30

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement is for 2 prisons. HMP Styal and HMP Brixton, to provide a Catering and Hospitality provision that services the public. The service is to provide training and qualifications to serving prisoners whilst providing a catering experience to the community. This is to inform the Market that further Site visits will take place as follows: HMP Styal Wednesday 10th September Time 10:30 to 13:00 HMP Brixton Thursday 11th September Time 11:00 to 13:30

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056954
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044378-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mojcommercialnfnsupport@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02033343555

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

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