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Yarls Wood IRC Extension

HOME OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has initiated a procurement process for the "Yarls Wood IRC Extension," focusing on the extension and management of the Yarls Wood Immigration Removal Centre in the UK. This tender falls under the category of security services and encompasses a comprehensive range of services including site management, security, welfare, furniture provision, facilities management, and educational and recreational services. The procurement process is at the award stage as of 16th April 2026, with Serco Ltd as the active supplier. The contract, valued at £176.7 million, was signed on 7th April 2026 and spans a period of 330 days.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in security, facilities management, and welfare services in detention facilities. Large-scale companies with expertise in managing complex service needs across multi-faceted environments will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The Home Office's extension of services at Yarls Wood IRC demands operational excellence and an ability to deliver comprehensive management solutions, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to establish themselves in the public sector service industry within the UK.

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Notice Title

Yarls Wood IRC Extension

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Yarls Wood Immigration Removal Centre accommodating male and female detainees. Services required include: (but are not limited to): a. Overall management of the site; b. Security and guarding; c. Welfare and general care; d. Local escorting and hospital bed watches; e. Provision of furniture and equipment; f. Facilities Management and cleaning services; g. Educational and Recreational

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068481
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034845-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£176,700,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO

Further Information

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