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<p /> <p>Please see the attached table showing financial penalties for 2013/2014 and
quarter 1 of 2014/2015</p><p>It is important to note that performance points are essentially
about operational efficiency, and at no point has public safety been at risk.</p><p>The
Contract for HMP Altcourse sets out a strict performance framework, consisting of
prescriptive performance targets and performance points to be levied against the Contractor
for failure to meet prison standards. Performance points are proportionate to the
severity of failure and, depending on the total number of points accrued for the performance
quarter or year, liquidated damages are applied against the Contractor in accordance
with the Contract.</p><p>It is important to stress that the Contractor’s performance
is monitored and managed closely by MoJ staff on a daily basis and failure by the
Contractor to meet performance targets results in performance points being applied.
Any emerging or sustained performance failures are discussed in detail with the Contractor
in order to rectify performance shortfalls as quickly as possible.</p><p>It is fair
to say that HMP Altcourse achieve the majority of their contractual targets with proportionately
low levels of performance points and financial remedies applied as a result.</p>
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