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Ferry Crossing Service for NDC & IOW Prison Cluster

Awarded to Red Funnel Ferries

Ministry of Justice(buyer)

Published
Published 4 November 2025

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Overview

The Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Red Funnel Ferries for provision of ferry crossing services between NDC Branston and IOW Prisons, valued at £553,453.40 and awarded on 28 October 2025. The service is now in delivery.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct award
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
4 November 2025
Classification (CPV)
Ferry transport services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£553,453
Award date
28 October 2025
Contract period
1 January 2026 → 31 December 2034
Contract length
9 years
Winner
  • Red Funnel Ferries

This contract ends on 31 December 2034.

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About the winner

Red Funnel Ferries

Based in
Southampton
Public contracts won
1
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

Typical award in Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

£49,950

Median of 11,672 awards in the last 24 months

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Ministry of Justice in the last 12 months

214

contracts awarded, worth £3,268,499,260 in total

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  1. Contract

    18 May 2026

  2. Contract

    24 November 2025

  3. Contract

    4 November 2025

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