--- title: "Prison Operator Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49571614-ef75-4ad3-9451-c53995cf228c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49571614-ef75-4ad3-9451-c53995cf228c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49571614-ef75-4ad3-9451-c53995cf228c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49571614-ef75-4ad3-9451-c53995cf228c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE." published: "2018-12-04" --- # Prison Operator Services Framework Agreement Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49571614-ef75-4ad3-9451-c53995cf228c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49571614-ef75-4ad3-9451-c53995cf228c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49571614-ef75-4ad3-9451-c53995cf228c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is seeking tenders for its "Prison Operator Services Framework Agreement" aimed at providing Operational Custodial Services and Facilities Management for prisons in England and Wales. The procurement is classified under "Justice services" and falls within the scope of social and other specific services as per Directive 2014/24/EU. The tender process is currently active, with the tender submission deadline set for 17 December 2018. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to manage a new Category C Resettlement Prison in Wellingborough, which is scheduled to open in early 2021. The Framework Agreement will last for six years, allowing for multiple opportunities for Mini-Competitions as prison contracts are renewed and new facilities are developed. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in custodial services and facilities management. Businesses that can demonstrate the capability to manage, maintain, and operate prisons will be well-suited to submit proposals. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process has provisions to support these groups. Engaging in this framework will not only broaden the clientele of successful bidders but also enhance their portfolio within the public sector. ## Notice This notice relates to the competition for the provision of Prison Operator Services in England and Wales. The service involves the provision of Operational Custodial Services and Facilities Management of the prisons. These services are categorised as 'social and other specific services' in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council Article and schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 (the Regulations), Section 7 of the Regulations applies. The services will fall under the Light Regime of the Directive. The Framework Agreement will be with the Ministry of Justice operating through Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). Bidders who are successfully admitted to the Prison Operator Framework will be eligible to participate in Mini-Competitions for the provision of custodial services and works at specific prisons. The first Mini-Competition will be for the management, maintenance and operation of a new build Category C Resettlement Prison in Wellingborough. This prison is scheduled to open in early 2021; to ensure that custodial services and works are in place for this opening, the Mini-Competition for this provision is being launched at a similar time to the competition to let the Framework Agreement. Only bidders who are successfully admitted to the Prison Operator Services Framework Agreement will be eligible for award of the Call-Off Contract to operate HMP / YOI Wellingborough. Bidders who initially respond to this notice and successfully meet the Authority's minimum criteria stipulated in the Selection Questionnaire (SQ), will be taken through to the next stage of the competition (the Invitation to Participate in Dialogue (ITPD)) for the Prison Operator Services Framework Agreement and be eligible to participate in the Mini-Competition for the award of a contract to operate HMP / YOI Wellingborough. The operation of current prison contracts (as they expire) and new-build prisons will be considered for competition via the Prison Operator Services Framework Agreement. The Prison Operator Services Framework Agreement will be for a period of six (6) years. A longer Framework Agreement is required to ensure there are sufficient Mini-Competition opportunities to maximise market interest and sufficient investment opportunity for new entrants. Bidders will be required to demonstrate they have the capability and competency to manage, maintain and operate prisons to be accepted on the Prison Operator Services Framework Agreement. Further details of the services and process will be set out in the Invitation to Participate in Dialogue (ITPD) documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6afe70-9dc9-44c3-a601-cbc597a693c6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jun 2019 - 24 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75230000 - Justice services - 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals - 75231210 - Imprisonment services - 75240000 - Public security, law and order services - 75241000 - Public security services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2018 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6afe70-9dc9-44c3-a601-cbc597a693c6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6afe70-9dc9-44c3-a601-cbc597a693c6 4th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=40430 For further information please follow the link to the Ministry of Justice eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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