--- title: "Prison Operator Services Framework 2 - August 2025 Market Engagement Events" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055753" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055753" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055753.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055753.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2025-12-08" --- # Prison Operator Services Framework 2 - August 2025 Market Engagement Events Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055753 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055753) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055753.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is planning to establish a new Prison Operator Services Framework 2 (POSF2), following the expiration of the first framework in 2025. As part of the planning stage, the Ministry will conduct several market engagement events during August 2025, which aim to provide insights and generate interest in the new framework set to launch in Autumn 2025. These events include virtual sessions on social value and commercial aspects and an in-person session in London focusing on prison types, cohorts, and specialist needs. The procurement process will proceed through a competitive flexible procedure with a selective method targeting public security services and is anticipated to involve a framework agreement lasting up to eight years, opening opportunities for various supplier engagements throughout its lifetime. This forthcoming tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering prison operator services. Suitable contenders include those with experience in handling complex prison operational services, particularly in the domains of public security, law, and order services, due to their involvement in various service delivery models involving public, private, and voluntary sectors. The procurement and market engagement events will provide a platform for suppliers to better understand government requirements and align their service offerings to potential contracts valued at approximately £9.2 billion. Businesses with a strategic focus on innovation in custodial services, including addressing complex service needs such as mental health and rehabilitation, will find this procurement compelling and beneficial for long-term growth. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Open Framework for Prison Operator Services (POSF2). Please note that the length of the Open Framework is yet to be determined as the Authority is still progressing through governance, however, it is anticipated it will be for a minimum of 8-years and will reopen at least twice throughout its maximum term. The Authority has tendered the operation of prisons to the private sector since the early 1990s and has long advocated a mixed approach to prison operation that includes public, voluntary and private sector involvement. The first generation of the Prison Operator Services Framework (POSF1) was established in July 2019 and expired in July 2025. An indicative timetable for the procurement is outlined below. Please note these dates may be subject to change: * Publication of Tender Notice and Procurement Documentation - 23/02/2026 * Deadline for Submission of PSQ and COP Responses - 13/03/2026 * Authority issue PSQ and COP Notification Letters - 02/04/2026 * Bidder Engagement and Dialogue - 20/04/2026 to 19/06/2026 * Publication of ISFT Documentation - 29/06/2026 * Deadline for Submission of Tender Responses - 24/07/2026 * Framework Award - 08/03/2027 This notice is for information only and the Authority reserves the right to not proceed to tender. Additionally, the Authority reserves the right to discontinue the tender process at any stage and not to award the Framework. The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the requirements, the estimated value, the service classification of this requirement or the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding, and the Authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue or any further notices or at any other time. The publication of this notice in no way obliges the Authority to commence any competitive tender process. Any contracts are subject to the relevant legal and Cabinet Office controls and policies. ### Planning Information Event 1 - Social Value at 1:30pm - 2:30pm on Tuesday 5th August 2025 via Microsoft Teams Event 2 - Commercial Aspects at 2:30pm - 4:30pm on Monday 11th August 2025 via Microsoft Teams Event 3 - Prison Types, Cohorts and Specialist Needs World Cafe Event at 9:30am to 4pm on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at Pinsent Mason's offices in London (30 Crown Place, Earl Street, London, EC2A 4ES) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080623-2025 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Mar 2027 - 7 Mar 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,200,000,000 | | Lots value | £9,200,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 75231210 - Imprisonment services - 75231230 - Prison services - 75240000 - Public security, law and order services ## Release History - 8 Dec 2025 at 13:54 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080623-2025 - 2 Jul 2025 at 09:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036681-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080623-2025 8th December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036681-2025 2nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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