--- title: "4797400.47" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d3a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d3a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3a1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2026-07-24" --- # 4797400.47 Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d3a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d3a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3a1.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice, based in London, has awarded a contract continuation for prison catering services under the title "Prison Catering Services," falling under the catering services industry category. This procurement, valued at £4,797,400.47, involves service delivery at HMP Birmingham, HMP Bullingdon, HMP Erlestoke, and HMP Wymott, with operations managed by Aramark Ltd. The contract is crucial for ensuring the safe, secure, and effective operation of these establishments through 31 October 2027. The modification to extend the contract period was necessary to maintain service continuity pending the implementation of a future delivery model under the Ministry's Property Transformation Programme. This extension ensures there is no interruption to essential services integrated with prison operational regimes. This tender provides significant opportunities for companies involved in large-scale catering services, particularly those capable of integrating catering solutions with operational regimes and security requirements. Businesses adept in food safety compliance, menu planning, and supply chain management would find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. Additionally, companies that can offer prisoner training and employment within catering services can contribute substantially to rehabilitation objectives, making it an attractive prospect for firms that prioritise corporate social responsibility. The continuity of this contract with Aramark Ltd suggests consistent opportunities for businesses with experience in the correctional services sector. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This contract is for the delivery of prison catering services at HMP Birmingham, HMP Bullingdon, HMP Erlestoke and HMP Wymott. The services comprise the provision and management of catering operations within custodial establishments, including the preparation and provision of meals for prisoners and, where required, staff and visitors. The scope of services includes menu planning, food procurement and supply chain management, dietary and nutritional management, kitchen operations, stock management, food safety and hygiene compliance, and the management of catering facilities and associated support services. The contract also includes the provision of prisoner employment, training and skills development opportunities within catering operations, supporting rehabilitation objectives and the development of transferable workplace skills. The services are integrated with prison operational regimes and security requirements and are essential to the safe, secure and effective operation of the establishments. The modification provides for the continued delivery of these services to ensure uninterrupted service provision whilst the Ministry of Justice Property Transformation Programme completes the development, procurement and mobilisation of a future delivery model that will replace the existing arrangements. The contract has been awarded to the incumbent supplier, Aramark, to maintain safe, compliant and operationally effective catering services during this transitional period. This contract is a continuation of the existing service arrangements and has been awarded to the same supplier for the reasons set out elsewhere in this notice. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the services being delivered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070453-2026 | | 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 | 24 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Dec 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,797,400 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE | | 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 | ARAMARK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 24 Jul 2026 at 15:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070453-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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