---
title: "Yarls Wood IRC Extension"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068481"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# Yarls Wood IRC Extension

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068481

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## Summary

The Home Office has initiated a procurement process for the "Yarls Wood IRC Extension," focusing on the extension and management of the Yarls Wood Immigration Removal Centre in the UK. This tender falls under the category of security services and encompasses a comprehensive range of services including site management, security, welfare, furniture provision, facilities management, and educational and recreational services. The procurement process is at the award stage as of 16th April 2026, with Serco Ltd as the active supplier. The contract, valued at £176.7 million, was signed on 7th April 2026 and spans a period of 330 days.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in security, facilities management, and welfare services in detention facilities. Large-scale companies with expertise in managing complex service needs across multi-faceted environments will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The Home Office's extension of services at Yarls Wood IRC demands operational excellence and an ability to deliver comprehensive management solutions, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to establish themselves in the public sector service industry within the UK.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Yarls Wood Immigration Removal Centre accommodating male and female detainees. Services required include: (but are not limited to): a. Overall management of the site; b. Security and guarding; c. Welfare and general care; d. Local escorting and hospital bed watches; e. Provision of furniture and equipment; f. Facilities Management and cleaning services; g. Educational and Recreational

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034845-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £176,700,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SERCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 15:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034845-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/home-office

## Provenance

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