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05 Aug 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed a public procurement process for "Service 90 Thetford to Norwich Sundays and Bank Holidays," classified under road transport services. This contract is part of a de minimis Local Bus contract serving the Thetford and Norwich area. The tender, initiated as a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, saw the contract awarded to Coach Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise. The procurement covered services from July 2026 to July 2027, with a potential extension if deemed beneficial for the council. This award was part of a publicly accessible contract, documented in accordance with UKPGA 2023/54, and was made official on 5th August 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those experienced in operating local bus routes. With the contract value being significant within its scope, it offers stable financial inflow for the duration of the service. Businesses offering scalable local transport solutions that can meet community needs while providing value for money are well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes. Additionally, the extension option provides room for long-term collaboration, making it an enticing opportunity for SMEs looking to establish or expand their groundwork in the public sector transport arena.

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Notice Title

Service 90 Thetford to Norwich Sundays and Bank Holidays

Notice Description

Service 90 Thetford to Norwich Sundays and Bank Holidays. PS61,560.00 De minimis Local Bus contract serving Thetford and Norwich.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074237-2026
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
£40,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2026 - 23 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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

COACH SERVICES

Further Information

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