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Prison Operator Services - HMP Dovegate
A public procurement published by Ministry of Justice via Contracts Finder.
- £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
- Buyer
- Ministry of Justice
- 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
Awards
1 award recorded on this procurement.
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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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