Award

34 Heacham to Smithdon High, Hunstanton

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 May 2025 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "34 Heacham to Smithdon High, Hunstanton" was conducted by Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government public authority. This procurement involved home-to-school transport services between Heacham and Smithdon High School in Hunstanton, under the industry category of road transport services. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has reached the award stage, with a contract period commencing on 28th April 2025 and concluding on 5th April 2026, subject to possible extension. The contract has been awarded to Coastal Red Ltd and involves services valued at £83,273.46. The procurement method employed was noted as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a smaller scale tender process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in road transport services for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like the successful bidder Coastal Red Ltd, may find such opportunities especially beneficial. Securing contracts with local government bodies, such as Norfolk County Council, can offer consistent revenue streams and enhance a company's portfolio by demonstrating compliance with regulatory standards and successful delivery of public sector services. Businesses with a focus on local transport solutions and competitive pricing strategies are well-positioned to participate in similar future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

34 Heacham to Smithdon High, Hunstanton

Notice Description

Home to School Transport between Heacham and Smithdon High School, Hunstanton. PS83,273.46 To be supplied on a Bulk Flow basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051338
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021309-2025
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
£83,273 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 5 Apr 2026 6-12 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

COASTAL RED

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