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Local Bus Contracts serving North Norfolk

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Local Bus Contracts serving North Norfolk" was conducted by Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Norwich, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the road transport services category and has been completed with the award announced on the 3rd of June, 2026. The procurement was initiated through a 'de minimis' tender process utilising BSIP funding, and the total contract value is £391,730. Various bus service enhancements, including frequency increases and new services, were part of this procurement, with contracts running from May 2026 to May 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in transport and logistics. The successful bidder, Sanders Coaches Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise, provides an excellent example of how companies in the road transport services sector can capitalise on such opportunities. Enterprises with expertise in delivering transport services, especially those equipped to serve local communities and enhance scheduled services, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement process also highlights the potential benefits for SMEs participating in sub-threshold contracts awarded locally, allowing for regional growth and development.

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Notice Title

Local Bus Contracts serving North Norfolk

Notice Description

De minimis Local Bus Contracts serving North Norfolk Awarded as a de minimis contract using BSIP funding. PS391,730

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052487-2026
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
£391,730 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 23 May 2029 3-4 years
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

SANDERS COACHES

Further Information

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