Award of Prison Operator Services at HMP Lowdham Grange to Sodexo Limited
Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Prison Operator Services at HMP Lowdham Grange to Sodexo Limited
Awarded 11 Aug 2022
Awarded11 Aug 2022
Value£244,000,000.00
SupplierSodexo Limited
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Expires in 6y 3mo10y 6mo term, 40% elapsed
Awarded 11 Aug 2022Expires 15 Feb 2033
About
Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Sodexo Limited for the provision of Prison Operator Services at HMP Lowdham Grange, a Category B training prison in Nottinghamshire.
The contract, valued at £244,000,000, covers the delivery of a safe, decent, and secure operating model and regime tailored to the rehabilitation cohort.
Services include ensuring prisoner safety and well-being during arrival and induction, identifying offending behaviour risk profiles, delivering industries, interventions, and prison work, providing education services, and managing property and facilities with sustainability outcomes.
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