Contract Extension
About This Opportunity
Home Office United Kingdom: Contract Extension. Services contract awarded, general supplies. Awarded to Mitie Care & Custody Ltd (GBP 377.6M, Mar 2026).
This is a services contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Security Services. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre (Colnbrook and Harmondsworth IRCs) accommodating male detainees. Services required include: (but are not limited to):
a. Overall management of the site;
b. Security and guarding;
c. Welfare and general care;
d. Local escorting and hospital bed watches;
e. Provision of furniture and equipment;
f. Facilities Management and cleaning services;
g. Educational and Recreational
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 034848-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Home Office
Home Office has issued 310 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 18 currently open and 259 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Security, Defense & Justice, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Mitie Care & Custody Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Home Office in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Mitie Care & Custody Ltd was awarded the contract for £377,554,745. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 034848-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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