Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Justice
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
UK
Telephone: +44 02033343555
E-mail: opcompcommercial@justice.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.justice.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Prison Operator Services Framework Agreement - Generation Two
Reference number: PQQ_404 (prj_10553)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75231230
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Ministry of Justice (the "Authority") previously issued two PINs (Prior Information Notices) to initiate market engagement activity to help inform its strategy for the future delivery of Prison Operator Services in England and Wales, beyond the expiry of the current Prison Operator Services Framework (POSF) Agreement in July 2025. (FTS PIN references: 2024/S 000-000092 & 2024/S 000-004241 and Contracts Finder PIN references: tender_366202/1297577 & tender_366202/1312237).
As expressed in previous PINs, the Authority is keen to invite organisations with the capability and capacity to deliver prison operator services to express their interest in future market engagement activity.
Disclaimer: Please note this PIN is for market engagement purposes only. It does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Authority. A separate notice(s) will be published at the relevant time should the Authority decide to commence any procurement(s).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75230000
75231200
75231210
75240000
75241000
79713000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Future Market Engagement Event(s):
This PIN is for the purpose of initiating further market engagement activity and inform the market of the Authority’s intention to deliver a programme of events over the coming months.
No further PINs will be published as details of future events will be outlined on Jaggaer and communicated via the messaging function. Therefore, if not already registered, please register your organisation’s interest (if you do not already have an existing account) at Jaggaer, https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk and search for "PQQ_404 - Market Engagement for Prison Operator Services Framework Agreement - Generation Two" within the ‘PQQs Open to All Suppliers’ section. Once you have located PQQ_404, please confirm your interest by selecting ‘Express Interest’.
NOTE: For organisations who already have access to PQQ 404, there is no need to register your interest on Jaggaer again. All organisations who have registered their interest will receive notification emails from @bravosolution.com, to alert them of any broadcast messages circulated by the Authority via the messaging function.
Future market engagement is expected to involve a mixture of in-person and online events, as well as Questionnaires eliciting feedback from the market (however, this is not a commitment and is subject to change). The outputs of this activity will be used to help inform the Authority's strategy to deliver the Second Generation of the Prison Operator Services Framework.
NEXT EVENT:
The Authority will be holding an in-person event on Thursday 2nd May 2024 from 10:00 to 16:00 at HMPPS Prison College, Newbold Revel, Rugby, CV23 0TH. There is free parking available on site.
The event aims to introduce and invite discussion with the market on two important areas for the future of Prison Operator Services:
• Women in Prison: Unique challenges and circumstances
• Sustainability in Prison Operator Services
A maximum of 6 attendees from each organisation may register to attend and there will be an option to join remotely, where required. All communications and details for the event will be shared through Jaggaer.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/01/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-004241
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Background:
Prison Operator Services (also referred to as "Prison Management" in global markets) involves the provision of Operational Custodial Services and Facilities Management of prisons in England and Wales. The Authority has tendered the operation of prisons to the private sector since the early 1990s and has long advocated a shared approach to prison operation that includes a mix of public, voluntary and private sector involvement.
Specifically, a Prison Operator Contract covers delivery of all operational custodial services (including but not limited to education, rehabilitation, training, work, security, resettlement) and FM services (hard and soft) that are required for a prison to hold prisoners securely and maintain the prison to a high standard, while providing transformative services that reduce reoffending. All FM and operational custodial services may be delivered by one supplier, or multiple suppliers may enter partnerships to cover all aspects of delivery.
The Authority established the Prison Operator Services Framework (POSF) Agreement in 2019 and appointed six Framework Operators who demonstrated that they had the capability, strategy and understanding to deliver Prison Operator Services in new and existing prisons in England and Wales. The objective of the procurement for the framework was to test bidders 'ability to deliver value for money through the right blend of quality, innovation in service delivery, and price in any prison competed under the framework. Some of the benefits that have been delivered to date include:
• Demonstrating commitment to a clear pipeline of business opportunity by successfully awarding five (5) Call-Off Contracts on time, including during the pandemic at a time of acute pressure on the estate.
• Enabling the efficient management and delivery of operator competitions for both expiring PFI/Manage& Maintain prison contracts for new build prisons through its streamlined Mini-Competition process, with appointed Framework Operators eligible to compete in further competitions for individual Call-Off Contracts.
• Maximising bidder participation across all competitions by eliminating conflicts (e.g., overlaps in key market activity across competitions) so bidders do not have to choose which prisons to bid for.
The current POSF is due to expire in July 2025, therefore, to build upon these benefits, it is anticipated that another framework is likely to be procured in due course to manage the next phase of a perpetual pipeline of current private prison contracts (as they expire) and new build prisons. The Authority is now experienced in running operator competitions, implementing extensive learning into our future approach and looks forward to engaging with the market to develop and inform our strategy.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/04/2024