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title: "Bus 7 and 9 relief vehicle - Melton Constable, Briston to Reepham High School and College only"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0596db"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-09"
---

# Bus 7 and 9 relief vehicle - Melton Constable, Briston to Reepham High School and College only

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0596db

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Bus 7 and 9 relief vehicle - Melton Constable, Briston to Reepham High School and College only." The procurement, classified under the services industry for road transport services, was executed as a de minimis contract valued at £38,000. Located in the regions of Melton Constable and Briston, the procurement process has reached the award and contract stage. The contract commenced on 3rd September 2025 and is set to end on 24th October 2025, with the possibility of extension depending on demand. The main procurement method was below threshold, and the contract was awarded to Sanders Coaches Ltd.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those with capabilities in supplying relief vehicles for school transport. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector may find similar opportunities lucrative, given the regional focus and contract size. Businesses that can offer reliable service within short timeframes and demonstrate the capacity to manage extensions based on demand will be well-suited to compete for such contracts, fostering growth through potential continued partnerships with sub-central government authorities like Norfolk County Council.

## Notice

Bus 7 and 9 relief vehicle - Melton Constable, Briston to Reepham High School and College only. Awarded as a de minimis contract. PS38,000.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055085-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,000 |

## 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 | SANDERS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2025 at 14:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055085-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055085-2025
  9th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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