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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

New Prison Update

06 October 2020 · Ministry of Justice

Proposed by Lucy Frazer Con South East Cambridgeshire

Justice & Courts

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Key points

  • The statement announces G4S as the successful bidder for operating services at HMP Five Wells
  • G4S will operate HMP Five Wells after a rigorous evaluation process and public consultation
  • The contract aims to boost the local economy, improve rehabilitation and security standards

Issue summary

The statement announces G4S as the successful bidder for operating services at HMP Five Wells, a new resettlement prison in Wellingborough.

Action requested

Following a rigorous evaluation process and public consultation, G4S will operate HMP Five Wells, which is expected to boost the local economy by creating jobs and improve rehabilitation and security standards. The contract highlights a balanced approach to custodial services involving private sector involvement.

Key facts

  • G4S Care and Custody Services UK Limited has been awarded the contract for HMP Five Wells.
  • The new prison is named ‘HMP Five Wells’ after public consultation in February 2020.
  • Four of six framework operators submitted bids for the competition, with HMPPS providing a benchmark for quality and cost assessment.
  • The government aims to deliver around 3,500 modern places at HMP Five Wells, Glen Parva, and Stocken houseblock.
  • Up to £2.5 billion is being invested in prison reform and estate improvement.
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