BidSonarBidSonar
ContractsGrantsOrganisationsSectors
BidSonarBidSonar·Built by Hypership
SourcesBrandPrivacyTermsCookies

BidSonar is an independent index of public-sector opportunities. We aggregate data from official sources and are not affiliated with any procurement body. Data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and the EU TED reuse notice.

    ContractsOperator for Manston Reception Centre - Irregular Migration Management Services
    Awarded contract

    Operator for Manston Reception Centre - Irregular Migration Management Services

    Awarded
    £539.1m
    Published 28 May 2026

    Operator Services Provider needed for Manston Reception Centre to manage irregular migration processing, registration, and dispersal operations in Kent.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 28 May 2026· 5 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £539.1m
    Published 28 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £539,116,089
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Facilities Management
      Browse related listings
    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    3 suppliers
    • MD
      MTC Definitive Limited
    Lead contractor
  1. DP
    Definitive PSA
    Consortium partner
  2. MT
    Management & Training Corporation Limited
    Consortium partner
  3. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 5 months ago.

    28 May 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Authority is seeking an Operator Services Provider to manage operations at the Manston Reception Centre and associated disembarkation points in Kent. The successful provider will be responsible for: registering service users into the UK immigration system, providing operational support throughout the service user journey from disembarkation through to dispersal, ensuring compliance with immigration procedures, and delivering high-quality services to vulnerable populations. This is a significant operational contract requiring experience in immigration processing, centre management, and service delivery in a secure reception environment.

    Track record

    2 awards · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In facilities management, HOME OFFICE has awarded 2 contracts to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. MTC Definitive Limited2× · 100%

    Across facilities management, the most active winners are The Lunch Bag Limited, GLANMORE FOODS LTD, JCT Bradbury Ltd T/a Irish School Meals — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

    More from HOME OFFICE

    4 listingsView all →
    AwardedEducation & Training🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Prevent Training Program Management and Updates

    Supplier needed to manage, maintain, and improve Home Office Prevent training content through flexible work packages.

    HOME OFFICE
    Published 9 Nov 2026
    AwardedEngineering🇬🇧United Kingdom

    MoD Bicester Modular Construction - Stage 1 Design Contract

    Stage 1 detailed design contract for modular construction solutions at MoD Bicester, valued at £1.2 million and awarded to Reds 10 (UK) Ltd.

    £1,204,649HOME OFFICE
    Published 9 Nov 2026
    AwardedEngineering🇬🇧United Kingdom

    RAF Barnham Refurbishment - Design and Build Contract

    Two-stage design and build contract for RAF Barnham, with Stage 1 detailed design valued at £3.4 million awarded to Kier Construction Limited.

    £3,400,411HOME OFFICE
    Published 9 Nov 2026
    OpenTransport & Logistics🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Search and Rescue Cutter Replacement - Interim Vessel Solutions

    Urgent procurement for 2-3 interim search and rescue cutters to maintain operational capability during a capability gap until the replacement fleet enters service in 2032 or later.

    HOME OFFICE
    Published 9 Nov 2026

    Open in Facilities Management

    4 open listingsView all →
    Facilities Management🇮🇪Ireland

    BMS Servicing and Maintenance Framework Agreement - TUS Midlands Campus, Athlone

    Framework agreement for Building Management System servicing and maintenance services at TUS Athlone Campus, including minor works up to €50,000 ex VAT.

    est.€450,000TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE SHANNON MIDLANDS MIDWEST TUSMM
    Published 10 Nov 2026
    OpenFacilities Management🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Catering Services Framework Agreement 2027-2032

    St Joseph Catholic MAT seeks 1-3 catering service providers for a multi-supplier framework starting April 2027 with a 3+2 year contract term.

    est.£1,250,000RPJ3 Group
    Published 9 Nov 2026
    Facilities Management🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Electrical Testing and MVHR Services for Housing Portfolio

    Stonewater seeks qualified contractors to deliver electrical testing, MVHR, and solar PV electrical services across its housing portfolio through a multi-lot contract opportunity.

    Stonewater Limited
    Published 9 Nov 2026
    Facilities Management🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Stray Dog Collection and Kennelling Service for Horsham and Crawley

    Horsham and Crawley councils are seeking a contractor to provide stray dog collection and kennelling services for two years from April 2027, with optional extension.

    HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL
    Published 9 Nov 2026
    Take action
    View on sourceFind a Tender

    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-042187

    Your fit

    Could you win the next one?

    This went to MTC Definitive Limited. Sonar reads HOME OFFICE's work like this against your business — who holds it, and whether you could compete or partner next time.

    Check my fit

    Free · Matches every Monday

    HO
    Buyer
    HOME OFFICE
    Sector
    Facilities Management