Sodexo secures nine-figure contract with HMP Lowdham Grange

Sodexo's government arm has secured a contract to manage HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire with an estimated value of £264m over a ten-year term.

The Ministry of Justice has the option to extend the contract for two further one-year terms.

The contract, which starts on 16 February 2023, will see Sodexo take responsibility for the management, operation and maintenance of the category B prison, which houses nearly 900 male prisoners and 500 staff.

Paul Anstey, chief executive officer of Government Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: "We are delighted to have won the HMP Lowdham Grange contract. Sodexo has a significant track record of managing prisons in the UK, and we will transfer this expertise and experience to this new contract.

"We look forward to working with our new colleagues at the prison to build on what has already been achieved, while introducing new initiatives and innovations. Our vision is to provide a secure and safe environment which reduces re-offending through education, builds new skills and offers respect, equality and inclusion."

Sodexo's government business has worked with UK governments since 1993 and currently manages five prisons in England and Scotland, including HMP Addiewell, HMP Forest Bank and HMP Peterborough.