---
title: "Bulk Flow, Local Bus and De Minimis bus contracts serving West Norfolk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0582e0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-06"
---

# Bulk Flow, Local Bus and De Minimis bus contracts serving West Norfolk

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0582e0

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## Summary

In March 2025, Norfolk County Council initiated a public procurement process for local bus and De Minimis bus contracts serving the West Norfolk area. This procurement falls under the road transport services category and was conducted through a tender process, managed by the council headquartered in Norwich, UK. The procurement, valued at £466,654.64, aimed to secure services across various bus routes, including 33, 49/49A, 43, and others, effectively serving educational institutions in King's Lynn and surrounding areas. The procurement stage has now advanced to completion, with multiple contracts awarded to Coastal Red Ltd T/A Lynx, commencing from 1st September 2025 and concluding by 31st August 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth in the transport sector, particularly for SMEs specialised in road transport services. Businesses adept at providing reliable bus services, especially those with regional operational experience, stand to benefit from such contracts. The awarded contracts encompass essential transport links to schools and colleges, offering not only a revenue stream but also the potential for long-term partnerships with local authorities. Companies interested in similar future opportunities must focus on building capabilities that accommodate scalable service delivery while complying with regional requirements and standards.

## Notice

Bulk Flow, Local Bus and De Minimis bus contracts serving West Norfolk PS466,654.64 Bulk Flow provision on local bus 33, 49/49A and 43. Local Bus services 36, 34/35, X46/46. De Minimis local bus contracts on services 39, 46 and 48.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046697-2025 |
| 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 | £466,649 |

## 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 | COASTAL RED LTD T/A LYNX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 16:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046697-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046697-2025
  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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