21 March 2012 Dear Sir/Madam I am writing to inform you that the ...

UK Border Agency14 th Floor Lunar HouseCroydonCR9 2BYEmail:Compass@homeoffice.gsi.gov.ukWeb: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk21 March 2012Dear Sir/MadamI am writing to inform you that the COMPASS Project at the UK Border Agency(UKBA) are pleased to announce that the new accommodation and transportcontracts have now been awarded to the successful suppliers.The new suppliers have been approved by our governance channels and are asfollows:RegionLondon and South of EnglandSuppliersClearel Limited(formerly known as Reliance SecureTask Management Ltd. This nowrepresents a joint venture betweenReliance and Clearsprings)WalesMidlands and East of EnglandClearel LimitedG4S Care and Justice Services (UK)Ltd(formerly known as G4S RegionalManagement (UK&I) Ltd)North East, Yorkshire andHumbersideNorth WestScotland and Northern IrelandG4S Care and Justice Services (UK)LtdSerco Limited (Serco CivilGovernment)Serco Limited (Serco CivilGovernment)

Formal Contract award details will be available through the Official Journal of theEuropean Union (OJEU) Award notice, which can be viewed on the TendersElectronic Daily (TED) on www.ted.europa.eu.Following contract award, the project progresses into the key phases of mobilisationand transition to ensure the smooth movement of service users from the existingcontracts into the new COMPASS contracts.COMPASS are actively engaging with UKBA regional operational teams, the newand existing suppliers, and key corporate partners to effectively plan and manage thetransition period. This is to ensure that there is minimal disruption to Service Usersand the local community. Key consideration will be given to minimise the impact onspecific cases, such as school age children undertaking exams.As UKBA identify the Service Users who will be required to move properties as partof the transition, we will notify the appropriate parties, in adequate time, informingthem of the details of the move.We look forward to your continued support and engagement with UKBA and the newproviders in the coming months to ensure all key impacts and issues are addressed.Yours sincerelyZilla Bowell, Director of Asylum