The ten-year contract will see Sodexo’s Government business take over the management, operation and maintenance of the prison which is located in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool with the 400-strong workforce transferring to Sodexo.
HMP Altcourse, which was opened in 1997, is a category B prison that can accommodate up to 1,164 men across seven house blocks.
Sodexo is committed to the rehabilitation of offenders and helps to reduce reoffending rates by offering prisoners the chance to develop new skills that will help them to reintegrate into society following their release.
Paul Anstey, chief executive of Government at Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “The award of HMP Altcourse reinforces our significant track record in the management of prisons and our commitment to provide secure and safe environments which supports the reduction of reoffending.
“We are delighted to have won the HMP Altcourse contract and will use our expertise and experience to work with the existing team there to build on what has already been achieved.”