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Services 61/65 Downham Market - Welney - Three Holes

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 12:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for local bus services connecting Downham Market, Welney, and Three Holes. This procurement falls under the service category of road transport services, with a contractual value of £71,590.70 and is guided by legislation 2023/54. The contract was signed on 25 March 2026 and commenced on 1 April 2026, continuing until 31 March 2027. The procurement process was conducted below the threshold with unclear procurement methods, leading to the award phase where the status of the contract is marked as active, indicating successful completion of the tender process.

This tender presents growth opportunities especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in road transport services. Businesses experienced in providing reliable local transportation could benefit from similar procurement opportunities in Norfolk's region, UKH15. The contract allocation to WNCT LTD, a King's Lynn-based SME, demonstrates potential for regional collaboration and service provision, encouraging local businesses to engage in competitive bidding for future transport-related contracts. Leveraging existing expertise in regional transport routes could prove advantageous for firms aiming to expand their service offerings through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Services 61/65 Downham Market - Welney - Three Holes

Notice Description

Local Bus contracts serving Downham Market, Welney and Three Holes. PS71,590.70 De minimis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068315
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034238-2026
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
£71,590 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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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

WNCT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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