Government advertises migrant centres contract in Kent
The Home Office is looking for an operator to run sites in Dover and Manston
Last updated 13th Oct 2024
It's emerged the government is advertising a contract to manage two migrant centres in Kent.
The six year deal advertised online here would be worth £521 million.
The Home Office is looking for an operator which would be required to manage sites in Dover and Manston.
One of those is the Western Jet Foil - where people found in small boats first arrive - and the Manston Reception Centre.
Whoever takes on the contract would be asked to provide accommodation, healthcare and catering services - and a safe environment to process arrivals.
The latest figures show 471 people crossed made the journey to the UK in nine small boats yesterday.
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