Provision of Escorting and Management of Short-Term Holding Facilities for the Home Office
HOME OFFICE · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Escorting and Management of Short-Term Holding Facilities for the Home Office
Awarded 30 Apr 2018
Awarded30 Apr 2018
Value£514,206,657.00
SupplierMITIE CARE AND CUSTODY LIMITED
AgencyHOME OFFICE
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Expires in 1y 6mo10y term, 85% elapsed
Awarded 30 Apr 2018Expires 29 Apr 2028
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The Home Office awarded a contract to MITIE Care and Custody Limited for the provision of in-country and overseas escorting, operation and management of short-term holding facilities and holding rooms, and related services.
The contract, valued at 514,206,657 GBP over a 10-year period, covers the transportation and escorting of detainees within the UK and overseas, management of detainees at holding rooms and short-term holding facilities, and operation of these facilities.
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