Award

Service 30A Drayton to Norwich via School Rd Drayton and Old Palace Road Norwich

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, a sub-central public authority located in Norwich, has completed the procurement process for a local road transport service. The contract, identified as "Service 30A Drayton to Norwich via School Rd Drayton and Old Palace Road Norwich," falls under the services category and was awarded to Konectbus Ltd. The award status is active, with services anticipated to commence on 13th April 2026 and conclude on 11th April 2027. The total contract value is £26,775. This procurement was conducted below the threshold using an unspecified method, under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023 legislation.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses within the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in road transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing efficient and reliable local bus services could benefit from engaging in such contracts. As the market for local transport needs continues to expand, such contracts not only foster business growth but also enhance the service provider's reputation and experience in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Service 30A Drayton to Norwich via School Rd Drayton and Old Palace Road Norwich

Notice Description

Service 30A Drayton to Norwich via School Rd Drayton and Old Palace Road Norwich. PS26,775.00 De minimis Local Bus contract serving Drayton and Norwich.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06133e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008567-2026
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
£26,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 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

KONECTBUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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