The government is advertising a six-year contract worth £521 million to manage two sites in Kent for processing migrants, indicating the ongoing small boat crossing crisis is far from over.
The contract entails managing the Western Jet Foil in Dover and the Manston Reception Centre, where migrants are initially taken for processing before dispersal across the UK.
The Home Office aims to reduce the number of providers at the Manston site to reduce costs while expecting a decrease in small boat crossings through effective border security measures.
With about 27,000 crossings recorded this year, the government is preparing for a continued influx, highlighting the persistent challenge of managing migrant arrivals.
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