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Service 33 King's Lynn - Docking - Hunstanton

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by Norfolk County Council, relates to the "Service 33 King's Lynn - Docking - Hunstanton," which falls under the services category within the road transport services industry (CPV code 60100000). This contract is intended to serve locations within King's Lynn, Docking, and Hunstanton in the UKH region. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with an active contract awarded to Coastal Red Ltd T/A Lynx, effective from 2nd January 2026 until 31st December 2026. The contract was signed on 19th December 2025, with a gross value of £51,576. The tender, labelled as "below threshold - unknown" procurement method, was marked as complete with no additional procurement stages pending.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in road transport services, especially those with capabilities to service local routes efficiently. It is ideally suited for SMEs like Coastal Red Ltd T/A Lynx, which have the infrastructure to manage and operate local bus routes effectively. Businesses looking to expand their service footprint in the UK's eastern regions could benefit substantially from similar contracts. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to tap into local government service opportunities, enhancing growth prospects and fostering long-term partnerships with public authorities like Norfolk County Council.

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Notice Title

Service 33 King's Lynn - Docking - Hunstanton

Notice Description

Service 33 serving King's Lynn, Docking and Hunstanton. PS51,576.00 De minimis Local Bus contracts serving King's Lynn, Docking and Hunstanton.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000524-2026
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
£51,576 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 31 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

COASTAL RED LTD T/A LYNX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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