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23 Jul 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Bulk Flow provision for Home to School Transport serving Smithdon High School, Hunstanton." This contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically road transport services, and is associated with locality in the UK classified as UKH1. The procurement method was below threshold, with exact details unspecified. The contract period begins on 1st September 2026 and ends on 31st July 2027, involving specific local bus services. Norfolk County Council, a public authority sub-central government, manages this initiative, and the contract status was set to active on 10th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those focused on transport and logistics. SMEs, such as Coastal Red Ltd T/A Lynx, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited for such opportunities, particularly if they offer competitive road transport services within the specified region. Involvement in such public procurement contracts can drive business growth through stable, contractual income and enhance visibility within the public sector. Businesses looking to establish a foothold in the public transport services market in the United Kingdom, specifically in the East of England, would find this example insightful and inspiring.

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Notice Title

Bulk Flow provision for Home to School Transport serving Smithdon High School, Hunstanton

Notice Description

Bulk Flow provision for Home to School Transport serving Smithdon High School, Hunstanton. PS128,514.10 Bulk Flow provision for home to school transport on Local Bus services 34 and 34.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d278
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069933-2026
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
£128,513 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks 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

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

COASTAL RED LTD T/A LYNX

Further Information

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