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Service 16 Extensions to Lingwood

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Service 16 Extensions to Lingwood," conducted by Norfolk County Council, falls under the services category. This local bus service contract is a de minimis agreement valued at £85,960.00. The contract was signed on 5th March 2026 and will commence on 13th April 2026, lasting until 11th April 2027. Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government authority located in Norwich, initiated the process with an unknown procurement method below the threshold. The award was completed and involves the supplier, FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES LIMITED. The services are intended to be delivered in the 'UKH1' region, focusing on enhancing road transport services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport services. Companies experienced in bus service operations, particularly in regional extensions like those to Lingwood, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. With Norfolk County Council as the buyer, there is potential for further regional transport initiatives, making it an exciting prospect for businesses seeking to expand their service offerings within the United Kingdom's transportation sector. Large-scale suppliers, such as FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES LIMITED, can find this project beneficial, provided they have the capacity and expertise to fulfil service delivery requirements effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service 16 Extensions to Lingwood

Notice Description

Service 16 Extensions to Lingwood PS85,960.00 De Minimis Local Bus contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066da7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024630-2026
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
£85,960 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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