---
title: "De Minimis Local Bus contracts serving Thetford, Brandon, Methwold and King's Lynn"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0582d9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-06"
---

# De Minimis Local Bus contracts serving Thetford, Brandon, Methwold and King's Lynn

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0582d9

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Norfolk County Council, focuses on De Minimis Local Bus contracts that serve regions including Thetford, Brandon, Methwold, and King's Lynn. This falls under the 'services' industry category, with a location focus in the UK, specifically within regions UKH15 and UKH1. The procurement was completed using a below threshold - unknown method and is currently in the 'Award' stage. Key dates for this contract included the signing date on 6th August 2025 and the operation period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. These contracts are crucial in ensuring local transport connectivity and involve roads transport services, specifically with Coach Services Ltd as the supplier.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the road transport services sector, especially for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Coach Services Ltd, which has been named as the supplier. Businesses with expertise in providing reliable bus services could tap into this market to deliver significant value in public transport provision. The contract offers a stable revenue stream over a year, with a gross contract value totalling £137,250 across two main services. Companies interested in regional transport opportunities and serving public authorities should find this an excellent opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the Norfolk region.

## Notice

De Minimis Local Bus contracts serving Thetford, Brandon, Methwold and King's Lynn PS137,250.00 To be provided on Coach Services Ltd local bus services 88 and 89.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046681-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £68,625 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COACH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 15:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046681-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046681-2025
  6th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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