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Bus 7 and 9 relief vehicle - Melton Constable, Briston to Reepham High School and College only

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Bus 7 and 9 relief vehicle - Melton Constable, Briston to Reepham High School and College only." The procurement, classified under the services industry for road transport services, was executed as a de minimis contract valued at £38,000. Located in the regions of Melton Constable and Briston, the procurement process has reached the award and contract stage. The contract commenced on 3rd September 2025 and is set to end on 24th October 2025, with the possibility of extension depending on demand. The main procurement method was below threshold, and the contract was awarded to Sanders Coaches Ltd.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those with capabilities in supplying relief vehicles for school transport. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector may find similar opportunities lucrative, given the regional focus and contract size. Businesses that can offer reliable service within short timeframes and demonstrate the capacity to manage extensions based on demand will be well-suited to compete for such contracts, fostering growth through potential continued partnerships with sub-central government authorities like Norfolk County Council.

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Notice Title

Bus 7 and 9 relief vehicle - Melton Constable, Briston to Reepham High School and College only

Notice Description

Bus 7 and 9 relief vehicle - Melton Constable, Briston to Reepham High School and College only. Awarded as a de minimis contract. PS38,000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055085-2025
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
£38,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 1-6 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
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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

SANDERS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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