Operation of HMP Dovegate Prison by Serco Ltd
Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
AwardedOperation of HMP Dovegate Prison by Serco Ltd
Awarded 28 Nov 2025
Awarded28 Nov 2025
Value£447,000,000.00
SupplierSerco Ltd
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Expires in 9y 8mo10y 8mo term, 9% elapsed
Awarded 28 Nov 2025Expires 7 July 2036
About
Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Serco Ltd for the operation of HMP Dovegate, a male Category B reception, training, and resettlement prison near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.
The contract covers all operational custodial services—including education, rehabilitation, training, work, security, and resettlement—as well as hard and soft facilities management.
The prison accommodates over 18-year-olds with a capacity of 1,160 places, divided between the main prison (960 places) and a Democratic Therapeutic Community (200 places).
The award was completed under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations (2015), with a contract value of AUD 447,000,000.
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