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Award

26 Jun 2026 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Norfolk County Council involved local bus contracts serving the areas of Thetford and Bury St Edmunds. The contracts were awarded in June 2026 under the procurement stage of 'Award', with a completion date noted for that month. Categorised under the industry of 'Services', the scope encompasses road transport services. The procurement was conducted using an unknown method below threshold, as noted in the procurement details. The project is located in the UKH1 region within the United Kingdom.

This procurement initiative presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the road transport services sector, particularly those specialising in local bus operations. The contract, awarded to Coach Services Ltd, reflects a strategic investment to meet regional transport needs effectively, providing SMEs with an avenue to compete for regional transport tenders. The value of the contracts, totalling around £119,460, underscores the growth potential for vendors capable of delivering reliable and efficient transport solutions across local communities such as Thetford and Bury St Edmunds.

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Notice Title

Local Bus contracts serving Thetford and Bury St Edmunds

Notice Description

Local Bus contracts serving Thetford and Bury St Edmunds. PS119,460.00 Local Bus contract awarded on a De Minimis bases. Bulk Flow contract awarded for the purchase of season tickets on Service 86A.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bda8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060116-2026
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
£146,820 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

COACH SERVICES

Further Information

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