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Service 2 Potter Heigham and Ludham to Norwich

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for a local bus service titled "Service 2 Potter Heigham and Ludham to Norwich." The process, initiated under the tender method and classified as a de minimis local bus contract, falls within the industry category of road transport services. The procurement stage is now complete with an active contract awarded to KONECTBUS LIMITED. This service covers regions in the United Kingdom, specifically in UKH1, and aims to enhance public transport connectivity. Worth £87,720, the contract is set to commence on 13 April 2026 and will run until 11 April 2027, with the provision for potential renewal based on delivering optimum value.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly SMEs like KONECTBUS LIMITED, to expand their footprint in the local transport sector. The procurement method was "Below threshold - unknown," suggesting ease of access for smaller entities without the complexities associated with more substantial, competitive tenders. Companies with expertise in handling local bus services and those capable of providing value-driven solutions may find opportunities in similar tenders, fostering growth and strengthening business capabilities within the public transport domain.

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Notice Title

Service 2 Potter Heigham and Ludham to Norwich

Notice Description

Service 2 Potter Heigham and Ludham to Norwich PS87,720.00 De Minimis Local Bus contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066de0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024711-2026
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
£87,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks 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

KONECTBUS

Further Information

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