Planning

Local bus services 37 and 88/89

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 10:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for the procurement of local bus services, specifically routes 37 and 88/89. This contract falls under the services category, specifically public road transport services, appropriately suited for businesses within the transport industry. The planned procurement is valued at £2,000,000 and is scheduled to begin on 1 October 2025, running until 30 September 2033. The Council is a sub-central government entity based in Norwich, United Kingdom, and further notice regarding this tender will be communicated by 1 June 2025.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for companies specialising in road transport services, whether they are established providers looking to expand their public service offerings or smaller businesses seeking a substantial contract to propel growth. The long-term contract duration encourages sustainable business planning and investment in fleet expansion or enhancement. Prospective vendors must have the capability to meet the logistic and operational requirements of maintaining punctual and effective services across the prescribed routes. Such an opportunity could solidify partnerships with a significant local government body, potentially opening doors for future work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local bus services 37 and 88/89

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Local bus services 37 and 88/89

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05258c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027275-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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