Western Australia Court Security Contract
Serco signs contract for Western Australia Court Security and Custodial
Services valued at A$210m
15 June 2011
Serco Group plc (Serco), the international service company, announces today
that it has signed a contract for the provision of Court Security and Custodial
Services (CSCS) to the Western Australian Department of Corrective Services.
The contract, which is expected to commence on 31 July 2011, has a value to
Serco of around A$210m (approximately £140m) over five years, with two options
to extend to a maximum 10-year term.
Under the contract we will provide inter-prison transfers, court security
services and the operation of court custody centres. Measures in our proposal
to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those in our care include: Correctional
Practice training for all staff accredited to a nationally recognised standard
for the first time on this contract; new operational procedures with robust
systems and processes to identify, analyse, manage and mitigate risks; and
regular internal and external audits across all locations.
We will also introduce the Serco Escort Record System (SERS) to support the
safe management of people in custody and ensure transparency of service
delivery. This proven technology will achieve comprehensive, dynamic security
at all times during the movement of people in custody.
Christopher Hyman, Chief Executive of Serco Group, said: "We are delighted that
the Western Australian Department of Corrective Services has chosen us to
support them in operating their Court Security and Custodial Services. This
builds on our achievements and record at Acacia Prison in Western Australia, as
well as our expertise in providing this vital part of the criminal justice
system in the UK."
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For further information please contact Serco:
Stuart Ford, Head of Investor Relations T +44 (0) 208 334 4122
Dominic Cheetham, Director of Corporate Communications T +44 (0) 208 334 4334
Marcus De Ville, Head of Media Relations T +44 (0) 208 334 4388
About Serco
Serco is a FTSE 100 international service company, which combines commercial
know-how with a deep public service ethos.
Around the world, we improve essential services by managing people, processes,
technology and assets more effectively. We advise policy makers, design
innovative solutions, integrate systems and - most of all - deliver to the
public.
Serco supports governments, agencies and companies who seek a trusted partner
with a solid track record of providing assured service excellence. Our people
offer operational, management and consulting expertise in the aviation, BPO,
defence, education, environmental services, facilities management, health, home
affairs, information and communications technology, knowledge services, local
government, science and nuclear, transport, welfare to work and the commercial
sectors.
More information can be found at www.serco.com
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