Safe and secure removal of detainees from the UK

Reliance has been awarded the UK Borders Agency contract for escorting detainees in their care. The contract will begin 1 May 2011 and last for four years. 

Employing over 1,000 dedicated staff on the contract, Reliance will be responsible for the escort and transportation of those detained in the United Kingdom under the Immigration Act. Reliance will oversee the safe custody and welfare of detainees in designated holding rooms, short-term holding facilities, in vehicles and while on escort, and within the Juxtaposed Control Area in Calais and Coquelles, France. Under the direction of the UK Border Agency, Reliance will also be responsible for the safe and secure removal of detainees from the UK, using trained escorts to accompany them to the country of return