---
title: "Local Bus Contracts serving North Norfolk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06acc7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
---

# Local Bus Contracts serving North Norfolk

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06acc7

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Local Bus Contracts serving North Norfolk" was conducted by Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Norwich, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the road transport services category and has been completed with the award announced on the 3rd of June, 2026. The procurement was initiated through a 'de minimis' tender process utilising BSIP funding, and the total contract value is £391,730. Various bus service enhancements, including frequency increases and new services, were part of this procurement, with contracts running from May 2026 to May 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in transport and logistics. The successful bidder, Sanders Coaches Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise, provides an excellent example of how companies in the road transport services sector can capitalise on such opportunities. Enterprises with expertise in delivering transport services, especially those equipped to serve local communities and enhance scheduled services, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement process also highlights the potential benefits for SMEs participating in sub-threshold contracts awarded locally, allowing for regional growth and development.

## Notice

De minimis Local Bus Contracts serving North Norfolk Awarded as a de minimis contract using BSIP funding. PS391,730

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052487-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 23 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £391,730 |

## 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

- 3 Jun 2026 at 15:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052487-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052487-2026
  3rd June 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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