Provision of Food and Drink to Prisons in England and Wales
Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Food and Drink to Prisons in England and Wales
Awarded 02 May 2026
Awarded02 May 2026
Value£826,730,000.00
SupplierBFS GROUP LIMITED
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Expires in 7y 6mo8y term, 6% elapsed
Awarded 2 May 2026Expires 1 May 2034
About
Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to BFS Group Limited for the provision of food and drink products across the prison estate in England and Wales, serving approximately 87,400 prisoners as of 26th July 2024, as well as some staff facilities and visitor centres.
The contract, valued at £826,730,000, was procured via the Open procedure and supports the Authority's statutory and policy obligations to ensure prisoners have access to food and drink.
The initial term runs from 3rd May 2026 to 2nd May 2031, with options to extend for two years (3rd May 2031 to 2nd May 2033) and a further one year (3rd May 2033 to 2nd May 2034).
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