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HMP Rye Hill - Planned procurement notice

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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07 Jan 2026 at 15:56

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the operation of HMP Rye Hill, a male Category C Private Finance Initiative prison in Northamptonshire. This procurement, titled "HMP Rye Hill - Planned procurement notice," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on prison and public security services. The process is scheduled to commence with the publication of the tender notice and documentation on 15th June 2026, followed by key deadlines such as the submission of pre-qualification and competitive offer responses by 26th June 2026. The procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Flexible Procedure (Light Touch Regime) as per the Procurement Act 2023, with a significant contract value estimated at £400 million. The intended contract duration is 12 years, potentially extendable to 15 years.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specializing in prison operation and management services, especially those experienced with Private Finance Initiative models. The long-term nature and substantial value of the contract present a stable business growth opportunity. Suitable participants would likely include companies proficient in delivering complex, large-scale public service contracts and those with a track record in managing integrated security and operational services within correctional facilities. The flexible procurement approach may also allow innovative solutions and collaborations from diverse sector participants, fostering a competitive environment conducive to service excellence and efficiency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMP Rye Hill - Planned procurement notice

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to establish a new contract for Prison Operator Services at HMP Rye Hill. The anticipated contract duration is 12 years from the operational services commencement date, with an option to extend by up to 3 years in 1-year increments, making the maximum term 15 years. The procurement for HMP Rye Hill will be conducted under the Competitive Flexible Procedure (Light Touch Regime) under the Procurement Act 2023. 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. HMP Rye Hill is a male Category C Private Finance Initiative (PFI) located in Northamptonshire, England, with a current operational maximum capacity of 1,122. 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 - 15/06/2026 * Deadline for Submission of PSQ and COP Responses - Midday 26/06/2026 * Authority issue PSQ and COP Notification Letters - 10/07/2026 * Bidder Engagement and Dialogue - 13/07/2026 to 31/08/2026 * Publication of ISFT Documentation - 07/09/2026 * Deadline for Submission of Tender Responses - 25/09/2026 * Contract Award - 05/04/2027 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 Contract. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060141
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001183-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2028 - 19 Jan 2040 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
Charlotte Pickup
Contact Email
opcompcommercial@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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