The following table gives the financial details available regarding prison contracts awarded in the last ten years
Date of award of contract Name or prison Annual value at current prices (£) Value over the life of the contract (£) 1 July 1998 Ashfield 22,056,508 121 million over 25 years 6 July 1998 Forest Bank 23,277,701 197 million over 25 years 23 July 1999 Rye Hill 15,767,244 154 million over 25 years 27 September 1999 Dovegate 25,461,259 240 millions over 25 years 20 June 2000 Doncaster 20,277,198 140 million over 10 years 20 December 2002 Bronzefield 23,020,125 219 million over 25 years 5 January 2003 Wolds 6,711,541 45 million over 10 years 14 February 2003 Peterborough 27,207,116 291 million over 25 years Notes: 1. The annual value is based on the payments made to the contractor during the contractual year. 2. The value over the life of the contract is based on the net present value (NPV) calculated for the winning bidder at the award of the contract. The NPV is a. standard method used for the financial appraisal of log term projects and is calculated in accordance with the HM Treasury Green Book. This information has previously been published. 3. There is no direct relationship between the annual value of the contract shown and the NPV for the whole life of the contract. 4. We do not hold details of annual contractual value for the duration of the contract as there are a number of changeable factors e.g. population levels, services requirements which would have a significant impact on the values.
The effectiveness of community engagement in establishments is measured by internal audits of the Prison Service Standard on Race Equality. These are conducted annually.
It is also measured during inspections by Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons.