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title: "HMP Thameside"
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# HMP Thameside

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f25cf6c9-bef9-45d4-8404-71b1fb1491f1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice conducted a procurement process for providing prison operator services at HMP Thameside. This process, classified under CPV code 75231230 for prison services, was carried out using a competitive procedure with negotiation above threshold, specifically known as "selective." Located in London, with a postal code of SE28 0FJ, the contract period began on 30 June 2010 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2036. The contract has a substantial value of £937,000,000. This award was most recently updated on 28 July 2025, with the procurement stage completed and the status marked as "awardUpdate." The buying organisation is situated at 102 Petty France, London, SW1H 9AJ, England, with the tender having originally ended on 29 June 2010.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises experienced in delivering comprehensive prison services. Despite not being suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers substantial value and a long-term engagement of over 26 years, allowing the awarded organisation ample time to maximise efficiencies and returns. Companies like BWP Project Services Limited and Serco Group Plc, who have demonstrated capabilities in large-scale service provisions, are ideal contenders for similar contracts in the future. Firms with expertise in high-security operational management, comprehensive service delivery, and experience in the corrections sector would find contracts of this nature particularly advantageous for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their industry presence.

## Notice

This contract is for the existing provision of prison operator services at HMP Thameside.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94228a6b-c4f4-442a-9a3c-8a85128f07ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2010 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2010 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2010 - 31 Dec 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £937,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £937,000,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BWP PROJECT SERVICES; SERCO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231230 - Prison services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 15:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94228a6b-c4f4-442a-9a3c-8a85128f07ae
- 12 Jan 2023 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94228a6b-c4f4-442a-9a3c-8a85128f07ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94228a6b-c4f4-442a-9a3c-8a85128f07ae
  12th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7db755eb-decb-4041-ace1-9804dde52276
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e81b5211-c1eb-443d-b5bd-164a5b9dd9cc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd92be2d-d5ef-4113-a02f-f624a2a040ef
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad1daa5a-ab31-48dc-b4b7-017ca6167675
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d77d2cf-99e6-4ab7-b203-17214ea5cb77
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b32d5ce-4c67-4f12-8823-ee96d30c8ab6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed8674d2-3fe7-42f4-89c5-ce27ba8fd232
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