---
title: "De minimis Local Bus contracts serving Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d1d3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-22"
---

# De minimis Local Bus contracts serving Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d1d3

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government authority, has completed the procurement process for de minimis local bus contracts aimed at servicing Norwich, Great Yarmouth, and Lowestoft. The process reached the award stage on 22 October 2025, with services in the road transport category being the primary focus. The procurement was conducted below the threshold using an unknown method, with contracts scheduled to start between 31 August 2025 and 3 November 2025, continuing until 2 November 2027. This public procurement initiative is located in the UKH15 region, specifically in Norwich, United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the road transport and public services sector. It showcases lucrative chances for large-scale operators equipped to deliver consistent and reliable services in local bus transport. Given the active status of multiple awards, companies with a robust infrastructure and experience in managing public transportation contracts would find competitive advantages in pursuing similar future opportunities. By aligning with public authority needs, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish a presence in a vital regional transport network.

## Notice

De minimis Local Bus contracts serving Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. PS391,284.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067568-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £391,284 |

## 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 | FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 14:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067568-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067568-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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