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Prison Operator Services - HMP Dovegate

A public procurement published by Ministry of Justice via Contracts Finder.

Contracts FinderAward
£447m
Award value
£447m
Tender value
1
Suppliers
1
Awards
1
Notices
Award
Stage

Overview

This Contract is for the delivery of both custodial and maintenance services as part of the operation of HMP Dovegate. The award of this Contract for prison operator services for HMP Dovegate, was completed under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations (2015). HMP Dovegate is a male Category B Reception, Training, Resettlement prison for over 18-year-olds located near Uttoxeter in Staffordshire. Accommodation at the prison is divided into the main prison (960 places) and the Democratic Therapeutic Community (200 places). In 2009 the addition of a further accommodation block and other facilities, saw the prison capacity increase to a maximum of 1,160 places. Prison Op…

Key details

Source
Contracts Finder
Lifecycle stage
Award
Status
complete
CPV classification
75231230 — Prison services
Currency
GBP
Total award value
£447,000,000
Tender value
£447,000,000
First published
13 Feb 2026
Last updated
13 Feb 2026
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Awards

1 award recorded on this procurement.

SupplierCompanies HouseAwardedStatusValue
Serco Ltd0024224617 Nov 2025active£447m

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FAQs about this procurement

Who is the buyer for "Prison Operator Services - HMP Dovegate"?

Prison Operator Services - HMP Dovegate is a UK public-sector procurement published by Ministry of Justice via Contracts Finder.

Has "Prison Operator Services - HMP Dovegate" been awarded?

Yes — 1 award is recorded, with a reported total value of £447,000,000. The current lifecycle stage is "Award".

Which suppliers are involved in "Prison Operator Services - HMP Dovegate"?

1 supplier is linked: Serco Ltd.

What is "Prison Operator Services - HMP Dovegate" worth?

The reported award value is £447,000,000.

When was "Prison Operator Services - HMP Dovegate" published?

It was first published on 13 Feb 2026 and last updated on 13 Feb 2026, across 1 notice.

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