This comes after the tender process for operational, management, and maintenance services was concluded.

Located in Gosport, the centre will house men and will be redeveloped and operated under a contract lasting four years, beginning in June 2027, with the possibility of extending to 2033.

The contract, valued at £110m excluding VAT, includes options for additional purchases within the contract period.

Pictured is Haslar Immigration Removal Centre. (Image: Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com)

The Home Office’s plan for the Haslar IRC involves a mix of refurbished and newly built accommodation, designed to meet modern standards and provide safe and secure lodging for detained men.

The centre, which closed in 2016, housed 198 bed spaces.

The refurbished centre will initially create around 130 bed spaces, with further expansion to accommodate up to 600 beds in total.

The development of Haslar IRC is being carried out in two phases: the refurbishment of existing buildings and the construction of new accommodation.

Planning permission is required for the second phase of the development.

This will be sought via the Crown development route, which still requires extensive consultation with the local planning authority.

The Home Office is in discussions with local councillors, the MP, and other local stakeholders such as the police, fire, health services, and independent oversight bodies as part of the planning process.

The redeveloped Haslar IRC aims to provide a safe and secure environment for detained men, in line with the latest standards and taking into account findings from external scrutiny reports and internal lessons learned reviews.

Anyone released on bail from the centre can be released to addresses across the country.

A Home Office statement said: “We would not expect a large numbers of individuals released on bail to remain in the local area given people are likely to have addresses throughout the UK. ”

The Home Office has also stated that the new Haslar IRC will be built to the latest standards, taking into account findings from external scrutiny reports and internal lessons learned reviews.

The centre is expected to provide modern, safe, and secure accommodation for detained men.