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In parallel with managing its expansion projects, HMPPS is undertaking a re- procurement for its contracts with companies to run the tagging services. HMPPS has relied on Capita’s ‘bridge’ contract throughout its transformation programme. This was only intended to be a temporary arrangement until HMPPS launched its new service through Gemini. HMPPS has extended Capita’s contract to its maximum period, so new 38 Qq 58–59 39 Qq 47, 72 40 C&AG’s report, paras 4.9–4.10, Figure 15 41 Q 65 42 Qq 72, 75 16 Transforming electronic monitoring services contracts must be in place by January 2024 to ensure continuity of services. It expected to award contracts in summer 2023, marking the start of a transition period between suppliers.43