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Award

03 Jul 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by Norfolk County Council involves the award of a contract for "Service 7 - Filby to Norwich off peak journeys Monday to Friday." Categorised under road transport services, this contract addresses the local commuting needs in the Norwich area, specifically targeting off-peak travel times on weekdays. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 14th March 2026, and it remains active until 13th March 2027. The procurement method was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," and the contract holds a value of £98,670. This service falls under the public authority - sub-central government sector and primarily serves the UKH15 region.

This tender creates significant opportunities for companies in the transport sector, particularly those experienced in providing public transport services. Businesses that specialise in efficient and reliable road transport solutions will find this contract beneficial, given its focus on local bus services. Additionally, larger enterprises with established operations in the Norfolk area may be well-suited to provide competitive service offerings, aligning with the service expectations of the Norfolk County Council. The involvement of a sizeable supplier such as FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES LIMITED demonstrates the scale and capability required for successful contract fulfilment.

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Notice Title

Service 7 - Filby to Norwich off peak journeys Monday to Friday

Notice Description

Service 7 - Filby to Norwich off peak journeys Monday to Friday PS98,670.00 De minimis Local Bus contracts serving Norwich

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062939-2026
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
£98,670 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 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
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

FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES

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