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Keswick and Cringleford and Little Melton to Hethersett Academy Relief bus

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Norfolk County Council involves a contract titled "Keswick and Cringleford and Little Melton to Hethersett Academy Relief bus," under the industry category of road transport services. This contract, with an active status, covers home-to-school transport services and was awarded on 14th October 2025 to Dolphin Autos (Norwich) Ltd, identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) operating within the United Kingdom. The service is designated for the region UKH1 and spans from 3rd November 2025 to 19th December 2025, with provisions for renewal depending on demand. The procurement was conducted via a below-threshold method with the legal basis aligned to the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in transport services, particularly those geared towards educational and local government contracts. SMEs like Dolphin Autos (Norwich) Ltd that are experienced in providing reliable local transport solutions would find this contract appealing due to its potential for renewal based on service demand. Companies looking to expand their service offerings within the Norfolk region, especially those with a focus on school transport, could benefit significantly by engaging in such opportunities as they foster long-term public sector relationships and service continuity beyond initial contract terms.

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Notice Title

Keswick and Cringleford and Little Melton to Hethersett Academy Relief bus

Notice Description

Home to School transport - Keswick and Cringleford and Little Melton to Hethersett Academy Relief bus. PS37,044.78

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067584-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,044 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOLPHIN AUTOS (NORWICH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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