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De minimis Local Bus contracts serving Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government authority, has completed the procurement process for de minimis local bus contracts aimed at servicing Norwich, Great Yarmouth, and Lowestoft. The process reached the award stage on 22 October 2025, with services in the road transport category being the primary focus. The procurement was conducted below the threshold using an unknown method, with contracts scheduled to start between 31 August 2025 and 3 November 2025, continuing until 2 November 2027. This public procurement initiative is located in the UKH15 region, specifically in Norwich, United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the road transport and public services sector. It showcases lucrative chances for large-scale operators equipped to deliver consistent and reliable services in local bus transport. Given the active status of multiple awards, companies with a robust infrastructure and experience in managing public transportation contracts would find competitive advantages in pursuing similar future opportunities. By aligning with public authority needs, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish a presence in a vital regional transport network.

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Notice Title

De minimis Local Bus contracts serving Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft

Notice Description

De minimis Local Bus contracts serving Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. PS391,284.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067568-2025
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
£391,284 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2027 1-2 years
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

FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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