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title: "Keswick and Cringleford and Little Melton to Hethersett Academy Relief bus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d1dc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-22"
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# Keswick and Cringleford and Little Melton to Hethersett Academy Relief bus

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d1dc

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067584-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,044 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOLPHIN AUTOS (NORWICH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 15:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067584-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067584-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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