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Service 7 - Filby - Norwich off peak Monday-Friday

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Jun 2025 at 16:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Norfolk County Council, pertains to a completed service contract titled "Service 7 - Filby - Norwich off peak Monday-Friday," within the Road Transport Services industry category. The contract covers local bus services on the Filby-Norwich route during off-peak hours and is valued at £98,300. The procurement process concluded with an active award to First Eastern Counties Buses Ltd, located in Norwich, United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a "Below threshold - unknown" method, fitting within the sub-central government public authority category. Important dates include the contract start date on 16th March 2025 and its end on 14th March 2026, with the contract having been signed on 15th March 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating within the road transport services domain, particularly those with capabilities in managing and providing local bus services. Companies that can offer reliable off-peak scheduling and efficient operations are well-suited to such procurement opportunities. Although this specific contract was awarded to a large supplier, it underscores the demand for specialised transport services, inviting tactics for business growth such as strategic partnerships or expansions in service scope to better appeal to public authorities such as Norfolk County Council in future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service 7 - Filby - Norwich off peak Monday-Friday

Notice Description

Service 7 - Filby - Norwich off peak Monday-Friday PS98,300.00 De minimis Local Bus contracts serving Filby-Norwich route during off-peak hours.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05505e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033853-2025
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
£98,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2025 - 14 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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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