Prison Operator Services Framework 2 - August 2025 Market Engagement Events
Buyer: Ministry of Justice
- Published
- 8 December 2025
- Procedure
- Restricted procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 080623-2025
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-055753
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 75231230Prison services
- 75231210Imprisonment services
- 75240000Public security, law and order services
Description
The Authority is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Open Framework for Prison Operator Services (POSF2). Please note that the length of the Open Framework is yet to be determined as the Authority is still progressing through governance, however, it is anticipated it will be for a minimum of 8-years and will reopen at least twice throughout its maximum term. 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. The first generation of the Prison Operator Services Framework (POSF1) was established in July 2019 and expired in July 2025. An indicative timetable for the procurement is outlined below. Please note these dates may be subject to change: • Publication of Tender Notice and Procurement Documentation – 23/02/2026 • Deadline for Submission of PSQ and COP Responses – 13/03/2026 • Authority issue PSQ and COP Notification Letters – 02/04/2026 • Bidder Engagement and Dialogue – 20/04/2026 to 19/06/2026 • Publication of ISFT Documentation – 29/06/2026 • Deadline for Submission of Tender Responses – 24/07/2026 • Framew…
Official publications
- FTS · 080623-2025 · 8 December 2025
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