Planning

Prison Operator Services Framework 2 - February 2026 Mini-Series Market Engagement Sessions

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 15:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, a central government public authority located in London, is in the planning stage of the procurement process for establishing the Prison Operator Services Framework 2 (POSF2). This initiative is designed to replace the previous framework expiring in July 2025. Market engagement events are scheduled to occur from 9th to 11th February 2026 via Microsoft Teams, focusing on various aspects including commercial elements and financial assessments, in anticipation of the tender notice's publication on 23rd February 2026. Interested suppliers must register and submit their details by 4th February 2026 to participate in these online events. The POSF2 framework aims for a contract award by March 2027, covering various services within the prison and public security sectors.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the prison services and public security domains, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive service offerings aligned with the framework's requirements. Ideal candidates would be organisations able to navigate a framework agreement and offer competitive bids in response to detailed evaluation questions. The significant procurement value, estimated at £9.2 billion, offers impactful growth potential for businesses able to meet the Ministry's stringent technical, financial, and legal criteria. The framework will span from 2027 to 2035, inviting long-term strategic partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prison Operator Services Framework 2 - February 2026 Mini-Series Market Engagement Sessions

Notice Description

BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION The previous Prison Operator Services Framework (POSF1) was established in July 2019 and expired in July 2025. As a result, the Authority is in the process of establishing a new framework, Prison Operator Services Framework 2 (POSF2). To inform the market and generate interest, the Authority has previously conducted a series of market engagement events. To build on this, a one-week period during w/c 9th February 2026 has been identified to hold a series of events ("Mini-Series") with interested suppliers prior to the launch of Prison Operator Services Framework 2 (POSF2) in February 2026. The Mini-Series events will focus on the core requirements of the POSF2 competition and accompanying Tender documents. The Mini-Series will consist of four sessions, delivered online only (via Microsoft Teams). Each session will be recorded. The proposed schedule and indicative timings for each Mini-Series event are as follows: Event 1 - Commercial Aspects at 2pm - 4pm on Monday 9th February 2026 via Microsoft Teams Event 2 - Framework Evaluation Questions and Data Room (Part 1) at 10am - 12pm on Tuesday 10th February 2026 via Microsoft Teams Event 3 - Framework Evaluation Questions and Data Room (Part 2) at 2pm - 4pm on Tuesday 10th February 2026 via Microsoft Teams Event 4 - Finance Aspects at 2pm - 3:30pm on Wednesday 11th February 2026 via Microsoft Teams As per the Planned Procurement Notice published by the Authority on 8th December 2025 (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080623-2025), the indicative procurement timetable for the POSF2 procurement is as follows. 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 EVENT 1: COMMERCIAL ASPECTS This event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams and will be delivered by the MoJ Commercial team. This event will aim to provide suppliers with key information, including: * An overview of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation to be published * Conditions of Participation (COP) stage, including the technical, financial and legal requirements * The draft Framework Agreement, including the approach to Framework Management * The draft Model Call-Off Contract, including proposed contract length, extension provisions, performance mechanism and TUPE * Projected pipeline throughout the Framework term, including the proposed timeline for reopening the Framework EVENTS 2 & 3: FRAMEWORK EVALUATION QUESTIONS AND DATA ROOM This event has been split into two parts due to its anticipated length. The two sessions will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams and will be delivered by the HMPPS Competition and MoJ Commercial teams. This event will aim to provide suppliers with key information, including: * A detailed overview of all Framework Evaluation Questions, including the Response Criteria and Response Sub-Criteria * An overview of the Optional Framework Evaluation Questions, including an explanation of the implications of Optional Framework Evaluation Questions throughout the term of the Framework * The proposed assessment methodology for evaluating supplier responses to the Framework Evaluation Questions * An overview of the Data Rooms to be used as part of the POSF2 competition EVENT 4: FINANCE ASPECTS This event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams and will be delivered by the MoJ and HMPPS Finance team. The event will aim to provide an overview of the key financial considerations for the POSF2 competition, including: * The Financial Viability Risk Assessment (FVRA) and any other financial submission requirements as part of the COP and ITT stages * An overview of the payment mechanism included as part of the Model Call-Off Contract REGISTERING ATTENDANCE AND SUPPLIER ATTENDEES For suppliers who have not previously expressed an interest in POSF2 but are interested in attending this event, please register for this procurement opportunity on the MoJ's e-procurement portal, Jaggaer, under PQQ_404 - Market Engagement for Prison Operator Services Framework Agreement - Generation Two. A link to the MoJ's e-procurement portal is below: https://ministryofjusticecommercial.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Once a supplier has registered for this opportunity via Jaggaer, please respond via PQQ_404 - Market Engagement for Prison Operator Services Framework Agreement - Generation Two on Jaggaer by no later than 5pm on Wednesday 4th February 2026 with the names, job titles and email addresses of your attendees for the event. Please note there is a maximum of 5 attendees per organisation for each Mini-Series event.

Planning Information

Event 1 – Commercial Aspects at 2pm – 3:30pm on Monday 9th February 2026 via Microsoft Teams Event 2 – Framework Evaluation Questions and Data Room (Part 1) at 10am – 12pm on Tuesday 10th February 2026 via Microsoft Teams Event 3 – Framework Evaluation Questions and Data Room (Part 2) at 2pm – 4pm on Tuesday 10th February 2026 via Microsoft Teams Event 4 – Finance Aspects at 2pm – 3:30pm on Wednesday 11th February 2026 via Microsoft Teams

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060210
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001547-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Mar 2027 - 7 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
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
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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