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Prison Operator Services Framework 2 (POSF2)

Ministry of Justice

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02 Mar 2026 at 14:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is initiating the Prison Operator Services Framework 2 (POSF2) through a competitive flexible procedure under the Light Touch Open Framework of the Procurement Act 2023, aiming to design custodial services for up to 11 new or existing prisons in England and Wales. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a submission deadline set for 12 noon on 24 July 2026. The total value of the framework is £9.2 billion, and the procurement is categorised under Prison services, Imprisonment services, and Public security, law and order services. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the Ministry of Justice's Jaggaer e-Sourcing platform. Successful bidders will be incorporated into an open framework with a maximum term of eight years, subject to reopening for new suppliers to encourage continuous engagement and innovation.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in sectors such as security, facilities management, technology services, and custodial operations, allowing potential growth through long-term collaboration with the Ministry of Justice. Businesses that specialise in designing safe and rehabilitative environments, incorporating digital and technological solutions, or facilities management will find this framework particularly suitable. Companies with robust capabilities in operational continuity, environmental sustainability, and specialist services for women and youth detention can competitively position themselves in this procurement exercise. The framework's flexibility to reopen invites continuous engagement, promoting market dynamism and facilitating the entry of innovative suppliers throughout its duration. This procurement process encourages strategic alignment with governmental objectives, continuous improvement, and delivery of social value outcomes, providing significant opportunities for business expansion and contribution to public service advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prison Operator Services Framework 2 (POSF2)

Notice Description

This notice launches the procurement competition to establish the second generation of the Prison Operator Services Framework (POSF2), under the Light Touch Open Framework of the Procurement Act 2023. BACKGROUND The first generation of the Prison Operator Services Framework (POSF1) was established in July 2019 and expired in July 2025. Under this procurement, the Ministry of Justice (the Authority) is seeking to establish the second generation of the Prison Operator Services Framework (POSF2) which will established as an open framework in accordance with 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. SCOPE OF SERVICES The purpose of POSF2 is to establish a new multi-supplier open framework of suppliers that have the capacity and capability to design custodial services for a pipeline of up to 11 new or existing privately managed prisons in England and Wales. Subsequent Mini-Competitions will be run in accordance with the Call-Off Procedure set out within Schedule 2 of the Framework Agreement. Any subsequent Mini-Competition will allow Bidders to compete to deliver custodial services for each prison that falls within the scope of POSF2. PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTATION Details of the procurement can be found in the ITT documents which are structured into three volumes and are located in Ministry of Justice's e-Sourcing Portal (Jaggaer). Volume 1: Introduction, Instructions, and Procurement Process - providing information on the background to the procurement and instructions on how the procurement will be conducted, including planned stages and indicative timelines. Volume 2: Response Criteria and Assessment Methodology - providing details of the Response Criteria Bidders are required to address in their Tenders, together with guidance on completion of Bidder responses against each criterion and details of the assessment methodology by which all Tenders will be evaluated against. Volume 3: Framework Agreement - providing the Framework Agreement to be entered into with each successful Bidder as well as the Model Call-Off Contract that will form the basis of Prison Operator Services delivery for any Mini-Competition run in accordance with the Call-Off Procedure. CONTRACT DURATION POSF2 will be a Light Touch Open Framework under the Procurement Act 2023 with a maximum term of 8 years. POSF2 will be reopened and re-awarded at least twice during its term for additional suppliers to bid for a place on POSF2. In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, POSF2 will be reopened and re-awarded by the end of year 3 of the first framework in the scheme, and then again within 5 years of the second framework in the scheme being established. Bidders who are successfully admitted onto POSF2 at any stage will remain on the Open Framework for its the remainder of its term and therefore will not need to resubmit a new Tender at each reopening, unless the Bidder would like to change their response to one or more of the Optional Evaluation Questions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018502-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
2 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Mar 2027 - 18 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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

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