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Services 82 and 83 Thetford town circular frequency increase to 20 minutes

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Dec 2025 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for the increase in frequency of Services 82 and 83 Thetford town circular to 20 minutes, demonstrating an advancement in road transport services. This contract falls under the services industry category and covers the region UKH1 in Thetford, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 15 December 2025 and concluding on 14 December 2026. The procurement method employed was "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a potentially less competitive process with fewer formal requirements. The contract value is £150,000 GBP.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those with operational capabilities in the UKH1 region. Ideal candidates to compete for work of this nature include small to medium enterprises with a focus on local and regional transport operations. Coach Services Ltd, a Thetford-based SME, has already secured participation, setting a precedent for similar businesses interested in regional transport service opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can bolster business profiles and open doors to future public sector transport projects.

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Notice Title

Services 82 and 83 Thetford town circular frequency increase to 20 minutes

Notice Description

Services 82 and 83 Thetford town circular frequency increase to 20 minutes. De Minimis contract awarded with BSIP. PS150000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079914-2025
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 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

COACH SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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