Award

Service 36 Fakenham to Wells-next-the-Sea

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government public authority, has culminated in the award of a contract for "Service 36 Fakenham to Wells-next-the-Sea." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically road transport services, to be implemented in the regions of Fakenham and Wells-next-the-Sea. The process, conducted using a below-threshold and unspecified procurement method, reached the award and contract stage as of 6th January 2026. The period for the contracted service is set from 2nd April 2026 to 1st April 2028, with Coastal Red Ltd T/A Lynx as the designated supplier.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in road transport services to expand their portfolio by engaging with local government contracts. Companies that possess experience and logistical capability in managing bus services and public transport routes are particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. With the awarded contract valued at £51,562 over two years, businesses can potentially enhance their current service offerings, strengthen community ties, and secure steady revenue streams by effectively delivering the specified services within the designated regions.

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Notice Title

Service 36 Fakenham to Wells-next-the-Sea

Notice Description

Service 36 serving Fakenham and Wells-next-the-Sea. PS51,562.00 De minimis Local Bus contracts serving Fakenham and Wells-next-the-Sea.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000537-2026
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
£51,562 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 2-3 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

COASTAL RED LTD T/A LYNX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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