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Prison Operator Services Competition - HMP Rye Hill - UK4 Tender Notice

Ministry of Justice

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06 Jul 2026 at 17:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking to procure prison operator services for HMP Rye Hill in Warwickshire. This initiative, set to transition from an existing contract expiring on 20 January 2028, aims to ensure the continued management and upkeep of the prison's regime and facilities. The procurement is being conducted through a competitive flexible procedure with an anticipated contract duration of 12 years, extendable by up to 3 additional years. Stage one of the tender process involves the submission of a Procurement Specific Questionnaire and a Financial Viability Risk Assessment Tool by potential bidders. Interested parties must express interest by 10 July 2026 and can submit inquiries until 8 July 2026, with the award period concluding on 5 July 2027. The procurement specifically targets services in the public security, law, and order industry category.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in custodial operations, facilities management, and rehabilitation services. Companies with experience in providing high-quality prison services, including education, security, and facilities management, are well-suited to compete. The procurement encourages a diverse range of potential bidders, including those from a mixed economy of public, private, and voluntary sectors, ensuring the delivery of cost-effective and transformative services aimed at reducing reoffending. With a gross contract value estimated at £405 million, there is substantial potential for contractors to expand their portfolio and contribute to a socially impactful project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prison Operator Services Competition - HMP Rye Hill - UK4 Tender Notice

Notice Description

HMP Rye Hill is a Category C training prison in the village of Willoughby, near Rugby in Warwickshire. It holds 1,122 prisoners. Operated by G4S, it opened in 2001 as a Category B prison for adult males. Under this procurement, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) (the Authority) is seeking a single operator to manage and maintain both the prison regime and the prison facilities at HMP Rye Hill. The Authority has procured contracts for the operation of prisons by the private sector since the early 1990s and continues to support a mixed economy of public, voluntary, and private sector involvement. The current contract for HMP Rye Hill will expire on 20 January 2028. Scope of Services The Prison Operator Services contract (also referred as "prison management" in global markets) includes: * Operational custodial services: education, rehabilitation, training, work, security and resettlement * Facilities Management ("FM"): both hard and soft FM services The contract is based on the Cabinet Office Model Services Contract and is designed to ensure safe, secure and transformative prison operations that reduce reoffending and maintain high standards. The Authority aims to ensure a safe and efficient transfer of services with minimal disruption to staff and prisoners, while modernising the prison to ensure it is fit for the future. Procurement Documentation Details of the procurement can be found in the Invitation to Tender (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 instructions on the completion and submission of tenders, including indicative timelines. Volume 2: Bidder Response Criteria and Assessment Methodology - providing details of the Response Criteria Bidders are required to cover in their Bids, together with guidance on completion of Bidder responses against each criterion. This volume also provides details of the evaluation methodology by which the Bid will be evaluated and the award criteria. Volume 3: The Draft Contract - providing the draft Framework Agreement and a 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 The anticipated contract duration is 12 years from the operational services commencement date with: - An option to extend by up to 3 years (1+1+1) - A break clause 6 years from the Service Commencement Date

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 year + 1 year + 1 year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063383-2026
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
£405,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£405,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2028 - 20 Jan 2040 Over 5 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
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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