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Service 36 to Wells schools and Fakenham for feeder to Easton College

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Aug 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Norfolk County Council focused on the provision of Service 36 to Wells schools and Fakenham, acting as a feeder to Easton College. This tender, identified as ocds-h6vhtk-0582d1, falls under the services category with a specific focus on road transport services, as indicated by the CPV classification 60100000. The Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government public authority, with its office located at County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, awarded the contract to Coastal Red Ltd T/A Lynx, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in King's Lynn. The procurement stage of this tender has been completed, with the contract being active from 3rd September 2025 until 31st July 2026, following its signing on 6th August 2025. The procurement was executed below the threshold via an unspecified method.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in road transport services to expand by collaborating with local authorities. Coastal Red Ltd, being a small enterprise, exemplifies how SMEs can successfully bid and secure such contracts. The focus on providing transport services to educational institutions like Easton College and schools in Wells indicates a demand for reliable service providers in the educational sector. Businesses specialising in similar logistics and transportation solutions would find such opportunities apt to showcase their capabilities and foster growth through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Service 36 to Wells schools and Fakenham for feeder to Easton College

Notice Description

Service 36 to Wells schools and Fakenham for feeder to Easton College PS40,785.14 Bulk Flow provision for Wells schools and Easton College on Local Bus service 36

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046666-2025
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
£40,785 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 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 LTD T/A LYNX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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