--- title: "HMP Rye Hill - Planned procurement notice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060141" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060141" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060141.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060141.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2026-01-07" --- # HMP Rye Hill - Planned procurement notice Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060141 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060141) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060141.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the operation of HMP Rye Hill, a male Category C Private Finance Initiative prison in Northamptonshire. This procurement, titled "HMP Rye Hill - Planned procurement notice," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on prison and public security services. The process is scheduled to commence with the publication of the tender notice and documentation on 15th June 2026, followed by key deadlines such as the submission of pre-qualification and competitive offer responses by 26th June 2026. The procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Flexible Procedure (Light Touch Regime) as per the Procurement Act 2023, with a significant contract value estimated at £400 million. The intended contract duration is 12 years, potentially extendable to 15 years. This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specializing in prison operation and management services, especially those experienced with Private Finance Initiative models. The long-term nature and substantial value of the contract present a stable business growth opportunity. Suitable participants would likely include companies proficient in delivering complex, large-scale public service contracts and those with a track record in managing integrated security and operational services within correctional facilities. The flexible procurement approach may also allow innovative solutions and collaborations from diverse sector participants, fostering a competitive environment conducive to service excellence and efficiency. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to establish a new contract for Prison Operator Services at HMP Rye Hill. The anticipated contract duration is 12 years from the operational services commencement date, with an option to extend by up to 3 years in 1-year increments, making the maximum term 15 years. The procurement for HMP Rye Hill will be conducted under the Competitive Flexible Procedure (Light Touch Regime) under the Procurement Act 2023. 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. HMP Rye Hill is a male Category C Private Finance Initiative (PFI) located in Northamptonshire, England, with a current operational maximum capacity of 1,122. 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 - 15/06/2026 * Deadline for Submission of PSQ and COP Responses - Midday 26/06/2026 * Authority issue PSQ and COP Notification Letters - 10/07/2026 * Bidder Engagement and Dialogue - 13/07/2026 to 31/08/2026 * Publication of ISFT Documentation - 07/09/2026 * Deadline for Submission of Tender Responses - 25/09/2026 * Contract Award - 05/04/2027 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 Contract. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001183-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 7 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 15 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2028 - 19 Jan 2040 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000,000 | | Lots value | £400,000,000 | | 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 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | ## 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 - 7 Jan 2026 at 15:56 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001183-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001183-2026 7th January 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - 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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