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Passenger Transport DPS awards 1 October 2025 to 31 December 2025

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Norfolk County Council involves the awarding of contracts under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for passenger road transport services, specifically covering the period from 1st October to 31st December 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and utilises a selective approach via a restricted procedure. The contracts were awarded across various regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement is complete, with the award status confirmed as active on 19th March 2026, for a total value of £5,315,870.45 GBP. Interested parties could contact Ian Hydes at Norfolk County Council for further information.

This tender is a potential opportunity for businesses in the road transport services sector, particularly those capable of handling substantial contracts under a DPS framework. Large-scale companies currently dominate, as reflected in the supplier details, suggesting that businesses with robust service offerings and competitive pricing strategies are well-placed to benefit. The nature of the restricted procedure implies a competitive environment requiring high standards of service delivery, presenting growth opportunities for enterprises with established credentials in delivering passenger transport solutions across multiple regions. With 999 bids submitted for the related lot, businesses may find advantageous partnerships by engaging in this procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Passenger Transport DPS awards 1 October 2025 to 31 December 2025

Notice Description

Award of contracts under the Council's DPS for passenger transport services for the quarterly period 01 October 2025 to 31 December 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see the link below for the list of contracts awarded under this DPS https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/media/45065/Contracts-awarded-under-NCCT41347-Dynamic-Purchasing-System-for-Passenger-Transport-Services-Quarter-4-2025/pdf/d6Contracts_awarded_under_NCCT41347_Dynamic_Purchasing_System_for_Passenger_Transport_Services_Quarter.pdf?m=1767950821723

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025025-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£5,315,870 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEE LINK IN II.2.4

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