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Service 41 Fairstead - Kings Reach - Hospital

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Service 41 Fairstead - Kings Reach - Hospital," which falls under the services industry category specifically for road transport services. The contract will support the extension of service 41 to Kings Reach and Fairstead estates, linking these locations to the QE Hospital during school term time. This procurement was managed as a "Below threshold - unknown" method and reached its award stage with contract details published on 22 October 2025. The contract, valued at £69,554.50, will commence on 2 November 2025 and conclude on 31 October 2026 in the UKH1 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the road transport sector, especially those interested in providing comprehensive local bus services. Businesses with expertise in managing routes that serve community needs efficiently and effectively could be highly competitive. Coastal Red Ltd T/A Lynx, a supplier with experience in the sector, has already been awarded the contract, indicating that companies with a similar profile and operational structure may find growth potential in upcoming procurement opportunities of this nature. Engaging in contracts like this could enhance their portfolio and increase their prominence in local government transport services.

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Notice Title

Service 41 Fairstead - Kings Reach - Hospital

Notice Description

De minimis Local Bus contract to provide support for extensions on the service 41 to Kings Reach residential estate and to link this and Fairstead estate to the QE Hospital, Monday to Friday during school term time. PS69,554.50

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067501-2025
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
£69,554 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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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