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Service 30 - Hercules Road and Mill Corner to Norwich

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector, has completed the procurement process for its "Service 30 - Hercules Road and Mill Corner to Norwich" project. This service, classified under road transport services, falls within the local bus service industry category. The contract was awarded to FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier located in Norwich, United Kingdom. The process, initiated as a tender and below the threshold procurement method, reached completion on 18 March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 13 April 2026 to 11 April 2027. The legal basis for the tender is derived from UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses directly involved in road transport services within the region. The contract, valued at £54,646, offers transportation companies the chance to expand their operations in Norfolk. Businesses with experience in providing local bus services and possessing well-established logistical capabilities, particularly in the UKH15 region, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Such engagements not only bolster revenue streams but also enhance local visibility and strengthen community ties through vital transport links.

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Notice Title

Service 30 - Hercules Road and Mill Corner to Norwich

Notice Description

Service 30 - Hercules Road and Mill Corner to Norwich PS54,646.00 De Minimis Local Bus contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024526-2026
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
Large

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
£54,646 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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