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De minimis Local Bus contracts serving North and East Norfolk

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Norfolk County Council, focused on awarding contracts for "De minimis Local Bus contracts serving North and East Norfolk." This process falls under the services industry category, specifically road transport services, and took place in the UKH region of the United Kingdom. The award stage was completed for this tender with the final contracts being signed on 7th January 2026. The procurement employed a 'Below threshold - unknown' method and involved several contracts commencing on 13th April 2026, with various end dates extending into 2028. Noteworthy are the services across Foulsham, Reepham, Norwich, and surrounding areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the road transport services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing reliable local bus services. Sanders Coaches Ltd, identified as a supplier, exemplifies the type of company suited for such contracts. Businesses focusing on regional transport can leverage these opportunities to expand their market presence and enhance service offerings, potentially benefiting from contract renewals if deemed to provide best value for the council.

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Notice Title

De minimis Local Bus contracts serving North and East Norfolk

Notice Description

De minimis Local Bus contracts serving North and East Norfolk. PS340,006.14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004883-2026
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
£340,003 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2027 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

SANDERS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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