---
title: "Services 61/65 Downham Market - Welney - Three Holes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068315"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# Services 61/65 Downham Market - Welney - Three Holes

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068315

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for local bus services connecting Downham Market, Welney, and Three Holes. This procurement falls under the service category of road transport services, with a contractual value of £71,590.70 and is guided by legislation 2023/54. The contract was signed on 25 March 2026 and commenced on 1 April 2026, continuing until 31 March 2027. The procurement process was conducted below the threshold with unclear procurement methods, leading to the award phase where the status of the contract is marked as active, indicating successful completion of the tender process.

This tender presents growth opportunities especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in road transport services. Businesses experienced in providing reliable local transportation could benefit from similar procurement opportunities in Norfolk's region, UKH15. The contract allocation to WNCT LTD, a King's Lynn-based SME, demonstrates potential for regional collaboration and service provision, encouraging local businesses to engage in competitive bidding for future transport-related contracts. Leveraging existing expertise in regional transport routes could prove advantageous for firms aiming to expand their service offerings through public sector partnerships.

## Notice

Local Bus contracts serving Downham Market, Welney and Three Holes. PS71,590.70 De minimis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034238-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,590 |

## 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 | WNCT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 12:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034238-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034238-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://gtt-online.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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