Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine - Provision of External Custodial Workforce Support and Prisoner Transport Services for a Period of 60 Months

### 📋 Tender Overview The Northern Territory Department of Corrections is seeking proposals for the **Provision of External Custodial Workforce Support and Prisoner Transport Services** (Tender ID: NTG26-0043). This is a significant multi-agency procurement opportunity aimed at establishing a period contract for essential custodial and transportation services across the Northern Territory. ### 🎯 Scope of Work The successful contractor will be responsible for providing a range of prisoner custody and transport services. Key operational requirements include: * **Geographic Coverage:** Services are required in Darwin, Alice Springs, and Katherine. * **Multi-Agency Support:** The contract may extend to support the NT Police Force and the Department of Attorney-General. * **Contract Duration:** An initial 60-month term with an option to extend for an additional 60 months. * **Estimated Value:** Approximately $100M for the initial contract period. ### 📅 Key Dates & Requirements * **Release Date:** 28/04/2026 * **Mandatory Industry Briefing:** 06/05/2026 (Registration required). * **Submission Deadline:** 19/05/2026 at 2:00 PM ACST. * **Submission Method:** Electronic lodgement via the eLodgement facility or fax to the Darwin tenders office. ### 🔍 Keywords Prisoner Transport, Custodial Services, Workforce Support, Northern Territory Government, NT Corrections, Security Services, Government Procurement, Multi-agency Contract, Logistics, Public Safety.