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Service Excel A and B - Swaffham, Norwich Road Diversion

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 12:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Service Excel A and B - Swaffham, Norwich Road Diversion." This contract, valued at £25,000, focuses on road transport services specifically for the Norwich Road diversion in Swaffham. The procurement, governed by the legal framework under UKPGA 2023/54, falls into the services category and follows a below-threshold procurement method, predominantly catering to the UKH region. The award was finalised on 5 August 2026, with the contract period running from 10 May 2026 to 31 May 2027.

This contract represents an opportunity mainly for businesses in the road transport services industry to engage in local government projects. With FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES LIMITED winning the award, it highlights a favourable environment for businesses with the capacity to manage local transport routes, especially those based in or nearby Norwich. Potential future opportunities can be sought by companies aiming to expand their portfolio and participate in similar government tenders that address local transport needs and infrastructure projects. This procurement underlines the significance of businesses equipped with large-scale operational capabilities covering the specific requirements outlined by local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service Excel A and B - Swaffham, Norwich Road Diversion

Notice Description

Service Excel A and B - Swaffham, Norwich Road Diversion PS25,000.00 De minimis Local Bus contracts serving the Norwich Road diversion in Swaffham.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074186-2026
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
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
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

FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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