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05 Aug 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for purchasing season tickets for the Swaffham to King's Lynn schools and colleges route, under the title "Swaffham to King's Lynn schools and colleges purchase of Season Tickets." This contract, categorised under road transport services, is part of the public authority's efforts to enhance home-to-school transport via local bus services. Signed on 24th July 2026, the contract commences on 1st September 2026 and is set to run until 31st July 2027, with potential extensions into 2028, dependent on achieving best value for the council. The procurement method was carried out below the threshold, and the winning supplier is First Eastern Counties Buses Ltd, based in Norwich, UK.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in road transport services, especially large-scale suppliers capable of fulfilling bulk flow requirements for home-to-school transport. Enterprises with capabilities in delivering comprehensive bus transport solutions, operating within the public sector framework, could find substantial growth prospects through such contracts. Companies focusing on innovative, cost-effective transport solutions would be well-positioned to compete on similar future tenders with sub-central government authorities like Norfolk County Council.

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Notice Title

Swaffham to King's Lynn schools and colleges purchase of Season Tickets

Notice Description

Swaffham to King's Lynn schools and colleges purchase of Season Tickets. PS61,560.00 Bulk Flow provision for home to school transport on Local Bus service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074241-2026
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
£61,560 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 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

FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES

Further Information

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