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De Minimis Local Bus contracts serving Norwich, North Walsham, Sheringham and Holt

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Aug 2025 at 09:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Norwich, has completed the procurement process for the "De Minimis Local Bus contracts serving Norwich, North Walsham, Sheringham and Holt." This tender falls under the services category and is primarily focused on road transport services. The procurement, which utilised a method described as "Below threshold - unknown," reached its award stage with a status marked as complete. The contract covers two lots, activated since 4th May 2025, running until 3rd May 2028, with Sanders Coaches Ltd, an SME based in Holt, being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £112,669 for each section, was finalised on 3rd May 2025.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in transportation services. It offers an avenue for such companies to expand their operations within the local regions of Norwich, North Walsham, Sheringham, and Holt. Businesses experienced in providing road transport services are well-suited to engage with similar tenders, leveraging the demand for public transport solutions while contributing to regional connectivity enhancements. By securing contracts with local government bodies like Norfolk County Council, companies can establish a reliable revenue stream and build a robust portfolio of public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

De Minimis Local Bus contracts serving Norwich, North Walsham, Sheringham and Holt

Notice Description

De Minimis Local Bus contracts serving Nowrich, North Walsham, Sheringham and Holt PS225338

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045101-2025
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
£112,669 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2025 - 3 May 2028 3-4 years
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
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

SANDERS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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