---
title: "De minimis Local Bus contracts serving North and East Norfolk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a1d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-20"
---

# De minimis Local Bus contracts serving North and East Norfolk

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a1d

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Norfolk County Council, focused on awarding contracts for "De minimis Local Bus contracts serving North and East Norfolk." This process falls under the services industry category, specifically road transport services, and took place in the UKH region of the United Kingdom. The award stage was completed for this tender with the final contracts being signed on 7th January 2026. The procurement employed a 'Below threshold - unknown' method and involved several contracts commencing on 13th April 2026, with various end dates extending into 2028. Noteworthy are the services across Foulsham, Reepham, Norwich, and surrounding areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the road transport services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing reliable local bus services. Sanders Coaches Ltd, identified as a supplier, exemplifies the type of company suited for such contracts. Businesses focusing on regional transport can leverage these opportunities to expand their market presence and enhance service offerings, potentially benefiting from contract renewals if deemed to provide best value for the council.

## Notice

De minimis Local Bus contracts serving North and East Norfolk. PS340,006.14

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004883-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £340,003 |

## 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

- 20 Jan 2026 at 14:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004883-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004883-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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