--- title: "Prison Operator Services - HMP Forest Bank" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1e9facd-9913-40d2-8b2f-9edfa80293ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1e9facd-9913-40d2-8b2f-9edfa80293ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1e9facd-9913-40d2-8b2f-9edfa80293ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1e9facd-9913-40d2-8b2f-9edfa80293ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2025-05-14" --- # Prison Operator Services - HMP Forest Bank Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1e9facd-9913-40d2-8b2f-9edfa80293ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1e9facd-9913-40d2-8b2f-9edfa80293ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1e9facd-9913-40d2-8b2f-9edfa80293ed.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice, headquartered in London, has completed the procurement process for a significant contract titled "Prison Operator Services - HMP Forest Bank". This contract involves providing prison operator services at HMP Forest Bank, a Category B Reception Prison located in Pendlebury, Greater Manchester. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, illustrating a structured approach to sourcing. The total contract value is £392 million and spans from 30th April 2025 to 19th January 2036. The procurement falls under the "Prison services" category with a CPV of 75231230, indicating that it specifically addresses security, rehabilitation, and management services within the prison environment. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale organisations that specialize in integrated services within correctional facilities, as the suitability for the contract indicates preferences for large enterprise capabilities. Companies experienced in delivering high-security operations, rehabilitation programs, education, and property management within institutional settings could benefit substantially by aligning their services to meet the detailed contractual needs. Furthermore, this long-term contract enables successful bidders to secure a steady revenue stream and establish a strong presence in the public sector, potentially opening new avenues for similar opportunities across the sector. ## Notice The Contract is for the provision of Prison Operator Services at HMP Forest Bank, an existing Category B Reception Prison in Pendlebury, Greater Manchester. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a safe, decent, secure operating model and regime that specifically meets the needs of the cohort whilst providing a platform for prisoners to tackle the causes of their offending, and a better, more supportive environment for staff and prisoners to work and live in. The Prison Operator Services will include: - Ensuring the safety and well-being of prisoners on their arrival, early days and induction period and integrating them into the environment and regime - Delivery of Services through the identification of offending behaviours risk profiles to meet the needs of the rehabilitation cohort - Delivery of Industries, Interventions and Prison Work, which will deliver outcomes related to effective rehabilitation - Delivery of Education services to meets the needs of the rehabilitation cohort - Delivery of Property and Facilities Management services, including sustainability outcomes with due regard to the environment ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb8eb72-5ea5-4a0f-80d3-701989b768ea | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 19 Jan 2036 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £392,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £392,000,000 | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SODEXO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 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