Award

Ferry Crossing Service for NDC & IOW Prison Cluster

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 14:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

04 Nov 2025 at 15:18

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice in London has concluded the award phase of a tender titled "Ferry Crossing Service for NDC & IOW Prison Cluster," intended to provide ferry transport services from NDC Branston to Isle of Wight Prisons. The procurement process, classified under the services industry category, was conducted via a direct award method due to the specialised nature of the service and the absence of competition. The contract, set to start on 1st January 2026 and end on 31st December 2034, was awarded to Red Funnel Ferries, based in Southampton. This award encompasses a total value of £664,144.08 inclusive of taxes. Notably, the standstill period concludes on 10th December 2025, and the final contract signing is scheduled for 15th December 2025.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises capable of delivering niche transport solutions. Red Funnel Ferries, a small-to-medium enterprise, has been selected due to its technical capabilities and previous service delivery experience in similar transport projects. Such contracts are ideally suited for firms that specialise in ferry transport services and can operate efficiently across the UK, with a focus on high-quality service to governmental bodies. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in providing logistical support to the public sector, especially in the transport services segment, will find opportunities like this beneficial for long-term growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ferry Crossing Service for NDC & IOW Prison Cluster

Notice Description

Provision of Ferry crossing services from NDC Branston to IOW Prisons

Procurement Information

Absence of competition for technical reasons whereby only a specific supplier can provide the service required. Repeat of services provided previously

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076525-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60610000 - Ferry transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£553,453 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mojprocurementoperationalgoodsandservices@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RED FUNNEL FERRIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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