HMP Rye Hill April 2026 and May 2026 Market Engagement Events
Buyer: Ministry of Justice
- Published
- 10 April 2026
- Estimated value
- £400,000,000
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 032911-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-068033
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 75231230Prison services
- 75231210Imprisonment services
- 75240000Public security, law and order services
Description
BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION Subject to approvals, the Authority is seeking to establish a new contract for Prison Operator Services at HMP Rye Hill, with the launch of the procurement planned for June 2026. 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) prison located in Northamptonshire, England, with a current maximum operational capacity of 1,122. To inform the market and generate interest, the Authority will be hosting the following events with interested suppliers prior to the launch of the competition: • Virtual Event at 2pm – 3:30pm on Thursday 30th April 2026 via Microsoft Teams • Site Visits to HMP Rye Hil…
Official publications
- FTS · 032911-2026 · 10 April 2026
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