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title: "Contract for the Provision of Prisoner Escort and Custody Services Area 4, North West, West Midlands and Wales"
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# Contract for the Provision of Prisoner Escort and Custody Services Area 4, North West, West Midlands and Wales

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f510303-0fd2-481a-a44a-3e649ecc2094

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed a public procurement process for the "Contract for the Provision of Prisoner Escort and Custody Services" in the industry category of prison services. This procurement utilised an open method and involved an open procedure above threshold. The contract was awarded to AMEY COMMUNITY LIMITED, with a total value of £227,571,152. The contract period commenced on 28th August 2011 and concluded on 27th August 2018. This award notice was published on 20th February 2018, detailing the service coverage which extends across British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and throughout the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in security and transport services for prisoners, custody, and related services. Businesses equipped to manage large-scale logistical operations and those with experience in compliance with legal and safety standards would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. As the sector may see ongoing needs for similar services, new entrants and established firms alike could benefit from monitoring such contracts to secure lucrative engagements in the public service arena.

## Notice

Provision of the Prisoner Escort and Custody Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74669a9-0ead-420c-ab0b-85e579cb7279 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2011 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2011 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2011 - 27 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £227,571,152 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £227,571,152 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMEY COMMUNITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231230 - Prison services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2018 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74669a9-0ead-420c-ab0b-85e579cb7279

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74669a9-0ead-420c-ab0b-85e579cb7279
  20th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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