Award of Prisoner Escort and Custody Services Contract to Serco by Ministry of Justice
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Prisoner Escort and Custody Services Contract to Serco by Ministry of Justice
Awarded 27 Aug 2011
Awarded27 Aug 2011
Value£283,342,791.00
SupplierSerco
AgencyMINISTRY OF JUSTICE
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 8y 2mo ago7y term
Awarded 27 Aug 2011Expired 26 Aug 2018
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The Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Serco for the provision of prisoner escort and custody services under the Prisoner Escort & Custody-Major Contracts-2011-Area 2.
The contract value is £283,342,791.
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