SA Prisoner Movement and In Court Management

Overview The Department for Correctional Services (SA) requires a single supplier to deliver safe, secure, reliable and value for money prisoner movement and in-court management services across South Australia, including services to young detainees. The Department is seeking suitably qualified suppliers to progress to an Invitation to Supply for the provision of these services. The services include movements between prisons, courts, police stations, medical facilities and other approved locations, and the management of prisoners, alleged offenders and young detainees in courts, hospitals and at medical appointments. About DCS administers the contract on behalf of SA Police, SA Health, the Courts Administration Authority, the Department of Human Services and DCS. There are 9 prisons across the State with a current prisoner population of approximately 3700 There is one youth justice detention centre with an approved capacity of 80 There are 21 Magistrates Courts across the State, stretching from Mount Gambier in the south to Coober Pedy in the north, and from Berri in the east to Ceduna in the west Scope The scope includes: Provision of appropriately trained and managed personnel, a specialist secure vehicle fleet, secure depot arrangements, fit-for-purpose ICT systems and robust operational governance sufficient to deliver the services across metropolitan, regional and remote locations Secure transport of prisoners between metropolitan and regional prisons Secure transport of prisoners between police cell complexes adjacent to courts, and metropolitan, regional and remote courts for appearances before the Magistrates' and Youth Courts and for Supreme and District Circuit Courts in regional locations Return transport to the relevant prison or youth detention facility following court appearances Transport and management of prisoners to non-court appointments, including medical appointments Security and supervision of prisoners (and young detainees) admitted to hospital in metropolitan areas and regional locations Transport to other appointments including (but not limited to) the Parole Board, drug assessment panels and guardianship board where attendance is required Secure management of male and female prisoners and young detainees in courts and relevant police cell complexes Management of movements within court buildings, including escorts to and from courtrooms Supervision of prisoners and young detainees in courtrooms Management of prisoner and young detainee cell areas at relevant court facilities and police cell complexes Contractor Requirements The EOI will test supplier financial and organisational capacity, relevant experience, operational performance and management philosophy. Suppliers shortlisted in the EOI stage will be invited to participate in the Invitation to Supply stage. Contract Terms and Conditions The proposed contract term is six years, with two options to extend for a further term of up to five years each Tender Briefing An industry briefing session will be held for the SA DCS Prisoner Movement & In Court Management EOI. Time: 2:00 pm Date: 4 November 2026 Please see the EOI document for registration information. Enquiries Contact: Rachel Bell Email: Rachel.Bell@sa.gov.au