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Great Yarmouth to Lynn Grove Academy purchase of season tickets

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Norfolk County Council, a public authority located at County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, United Kingdom. The process, titled "Great Yarmouth to Lynn Grove Academy purchase of season tickets," falls under the services category and pertains to the road transport industry. The procurement was completed on 22nd May 2025, and the contract was signed with First Eastern Counties Buses Ltd, a large supplier based in Norwich. The contract, valued at £79,420, covers the period from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2027, for the provision of home to school transport services. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating it did not surpass the standard financial threshold for public tenders.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for transportation service providers looking to expand their portfolio in educational transport contracts. The successful supplier, First Eastern Counties Buses Ltd, likely leveraged its large scale and experience to secure this contract, but small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in road transport services could also be well-placed to compete in similar bids. Companies specialising in logistical coordination and cost-efficient service delivery would find similar tenders appealing, particularly those located within the UKH1 region, aiming to partner with public authorities for steady, long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

Great Yarmouth to Lynn Grove Academy purchase of season tickets

Notice Description

Great Yarmouth to Lynn Grove Academy, Gorleston - purchase of season tickets. PS79,420.00 Bulk Flow provision for home to school transport.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025020-2025
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
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
£79,420 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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

FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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