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title: "Irregular Migration Management Services (IMMS) Lot 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042187"
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# Irregular Migration Management Services (IMMS) Lot 1

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042187

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## Summary

The Home Office is conducting a procurement process titled "Irregular Migration Management Services (IMMS) Lot 1," primarily focusing on security services, as per CPV code 79710000. This contract involves delivering Operator Services at the Manston Reception Centre and associated Disembarkation Point(s) in Kent. The tender was updated on 28th May 2026 and has progressed to the contract award stage, having been completed on the same day. The procurement was conducted via a competitive procedure with negotiation, resultantly awarding MTC Definitive Limited, Management & Training Corporation Limited, and Definitive PSA the contract valued at £539,116,089. The initial contract term is six years, with the potential to extend up to four additional 12-month periods.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies within security services, canteen and catering services, transport, and facilities management services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive operational and wraparound services at reception and disembarkation points, particularly within the public order and safety domain, are well-suited for this contract. The procurement prioritizes a blend of quality and price, incorporating a significant emphasis on social value, making it an enticing opportunity for businesses focused on delivering high-quality services with social impact, potentially leveraging subcontracting opportunities as well. This endeavour not only caters to current operational needs but also aligns with UK Government policy aiming to reduce dependency on such services over time.

## Notice

The Authority conducted a procurement exercise for the provision of Operator Services at the Manston Reception Centre and associated Disembarkation Point(s) in Kent. The appointed Operator Services Provider is responsible for supporting with the registering of Service Users into the UK immigration system and delivery of operational services from disembarkation through to dispersal.

### Lot Information

Operator Services

The Authority conducted a procurement exercise for the provision of Operator Services at the Manston Reception Centre and associated Disembarkation Point(s) in Kent. The appointed Operator Services Provider is responsible for supporting with the processing of individuals arriving via Small Boats, from the point of disembarkation through to dispersal. A comprehensive specification was provided within the tender documentation. Submitted proposals were evaluated against criteria covering quality, social value, and price. The contract is awarded for an initial term of 6 years with an option to extend for up to an additional four 12-month periods. The contract is fully flexible, with the awarded contract value representing the maximum potential cost over the full 10-year term. In line with Government policy, usage is expected to decrease over time, which will result in corresponding reductions to both the duration and overall value of the contract. The award criteria were based on a combination of price and quality, evaluated using a Price per Quality Point (PQP) methodology. This included a 10% quality weighting allocated specifically to Social Value. This notice pertains solely to the award of Lot 1.

Options: The estimated total contract value includes the estimated cost of the optional extensions. The contract is awarded for an initial term of 6 years with an option to extend for up to an additional four 12-month periods.

Renewal: The contract will run for 72 months with the option to extend for a further 4 x 12 month extension periods.

Healthcare Services

The Authority conducted a procurement exercise for the provision of Healthcare Services at the Manston Reception Centre and associated Disembarkation Point(s) in Kent. The appointed Healthcare Services Provider is responsible for supporting the urgent healthcare needs of individuals arriving via Small Boats, from the point of disembarkation through to dispersal. A comprehensive specification was provided within the tender documentation. Submitted proposals were evaluated against criteria covering quality, social value, and price. The contract is awarded for an initial term of 6 years with an option to extend for up to an additional four 12-month periods. The contract is fully flexible, with the awarded contract value representing the maximum potential cost over the full 10-year term. In line with Government policy, usage is expected to decrease over time, which will result in corresponding reductions to both the duration and overall value of the contract. The award criteria were based on a combination of price and quality, evaluated using a Price per Quality Point (PQP) methodology. This included a 10% quality weighting allocated specifically to Social Value. This notice pertains solely to the award of Lot 2. Lot 1 remains under evaluation and may be awarded at a later stage under the same procurement procedure. The award criteria were based on a combination of price and quality, evaluated using a Price per Quality Point (PQP) methodology. This included a 10% quality weighting allocated specifically to Social Value.

Options: The estimated total contract value includes the estimated cost of the optional extensions. The contract is awarded for an initial term of 6 years with an option to extend for up to an additional four 12 month periods.

Renewal: The contract will run for 72 months with the option to extend for a further 4 x 12 month extension periods.

Medical Services

The Authority seeks a commercial partner to provide medical services primarily at the National Reception Centre in Manston and Disembarkation and SOLAS centre in Western Jet Foil, Dover. Services may include : (a) Healthcare Services may be subject to change. The potential length of contract will be 6 years from service commencement, with options to extend, for up to a further 2 x 24 month periods. The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services and estimated value, may be the subject to change. Additional information: * An Industry Day is planned to be hosted for interested Suppliers on Monday 8th January 2024 (subject to change). This Industry Day will be held in site in Manston, Kent. Further details for the Industry Day to follow upon receipt of a signed NDA. * The deadline for registering interest for this PIN will be Friday 2nd February 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050248-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £521,300,000 |
| Lots value | £521,300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £597,819,584 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled, Planned |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Additional buyers | THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | DEFINITIVE PSA; DOCTORPA; MANAGEMENT & TRAINING; MTC DEFINITIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79713000 - Guard services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services
- 98341000 - Accommodation services
- 98341110 - Housekeeping services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 11:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050248-2026
- 28 May 2026 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050196-2026
- 6 Oct 2025 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062448-2025
- 11 Oct 2024 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032859-2024
- 6 Dec 2023 at 16:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036008-2023
- 4 Dec 2023 at 16:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035690-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/home-office
- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com
- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01f6a9a-c4bc-4dc3-a323-c3422ba68226

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