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03 Jul 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, a public authority in the sub-central government category, has completed a procurement process for local bus services, specifically the "Service 505 King's Lynn to Spalding". The procurement was classified under the "services" category, with a focus on road transport, and followed a "Below threshold - unknown" method. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, with a total contract value of £163,998.50. The procurement process was finalised with an award to LINCOLNSHIRE ROAD CAR COMPANY LIMITED, highlighting the completion and activation of the service contract.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport services to engage in government contracts, fostering potential growth. Companies that are experienced in providing reliable and quality transport services would be well-suited to such opportunities. By securing such contracts, large-scale organisations can expand their operational reach and enhance their portfolio of public service engagements, contributing to economic growth in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Service 505 King's Lynn to Spalding

Notice Description

Service 505 King's Lynn to Spalding PS163,998.50 De minimis Local Bus contracts serving Spalding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062944-2026
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
£163,998 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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

LINCOLNSHIRE ROAD CAR

Further Information

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