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Local Bus Contracts serving Wells and Fakenham

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2026 at 14:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Norfolk County Council awarding contracts for local bus services serving Wells and Fakenham. The procurement falls under the services category, particularly focusing on road transport services. The procurement process is documented as complete, with a tender value of £80,402.30. Norfolk County Council is the contracting authority, and the contract has been awarded through a process beyond threshold regulations. The relevant legal framework is outlined under UKPGA 2023/54. This contract, serving locations in Norwich and King’s Lynn, commences on 1st September 2026 and concludes on 31st July 2027. Key contracts include Service 36 and Service 49A, providing transportation to educational institutions.

This tender presents growth opportunities for transport service providers, especially small to medium-sized enterprises like Coastal Red Ltd T/A Lynx, who have already been awarded these contracts. Businesses capable of delivering efficient road transport services in small towns and suburban areas, particularly those experienced in school transportation services, would find such opportunities rewarding. The procurement process allows for local businesses to leverage their regional expertise and enhance service delivery, contributing to community connectivity and accessibility. Enterprises interested in partnering with public authorities to manage commuter and student transit routes would find this tender well-suited to their expertise and strategic goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Bus Contracts serving Wells and Fakenham

Notice Description

Local Bus Contracts serving Wells and Fakenham PS80,402.30 De minimis Local Bus contracts serving Wells and Fakenham

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062942-2026
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
£80,401 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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

COASTAL RED LTD T/A LYNX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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