---
title: "Local Bus contracts serving King's Lynn and surrounding area"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a857"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-29"
---

# Local Bus contracts serving King's Lynn and surrounding area

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a857

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has completed a procurement process for local bus contracts serving King's Lynn and the surrounding area, with a total value of £574,625. This procurement falls under the services industry category and was awarded on 29th May 2026. The contracts, identified under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, were conducted as below-threshold procurement and involve multiple service routes, with contract periods set from 31st May 2026 to 31st May 2029. The process has now reached the award stage, with Coastal Red Ltd T/A Lynx being selected as the supplier for the active contract lots.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses operating within the road transport services industry. Companies that specialise in providing bus services can benefit from participating in such tenders, especially those that have a strong local presence or expertise in managing commuter transportation effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Coastal Red Ltd, which was awarded the contract, may find such opportunities favourable for expanding their business and establishing a foothold in public transportation logistics within Norfolk.

## Notice

Local Bus contracts serving King's Lynn and surrounding area. Awarded as a de minimis contracts using BSIP funding. PS574,625.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050608-2026 |
| 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £574,625 |

## 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

- 29 May 2026 at 08:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050608-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050608-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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