Heathrow IRC Operator Services

Descriptions

The Home Office is seeking to engage with suppliers who are interested in becoming the commercial partner (Prime) responsible for delivering 24/7 operation of the Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre (IRC). BACKGROUND: The Heathrow IRC is a medium security facility in the UK where Residents are detained under immigration powers to effect their removal from the UK. The IRC houses c.1,000 Resident and comprises two sites, Colnbrook and Harmondsworth. The commercial partner is required to support the Home Office to deliver its immigration detention operations. The operational services required include (but are not limited to): a. Overall management of the services; b. Security and guarding; c. Admissions and discharge d. Detainee welfare and general care; e. Local escorting and hospital bed watches; f. Provision of furniture and equipment; g. Facilities Management and cleaning services; h. Educational and Recreational services including sport & health related activities and paid activity services; i. Religious affairs; j. Catering and shop services. REQUIREMENT: The Prime will be required to manage all operations of the IRC, including providing the staff. Where specialist services are required, or additional capacity, the Prime may decide to subcontract. Therefore, the Home Office also seeks to engage with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) who could potentially partner with the Prime.