---
title: "Local Bus contracts serving Thetford and Bury St Edmunds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bda8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-26"
---

# Local Bus contracts serving Thetford and Bury St Edmunds

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bda8

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Norfolk County Council involved local bus contracts serving the areas of Thetford and Bury St Edmunds. The contracts were awarded in June 2026 under the procurement stage of 'Award', with a completion date noted for that month. Categorised under the industry of 'Services', the scope encompasses road transport services. The procurement was conducted using an unknown method below threshold, as noted in the procurement details. The project is located in the UKH1 region within the United Kingdom.

This procurement initiative presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the road transport services sector, particularly those specialising in local bus operations. The contract, awarded to Coach Services Ltd, reflects a strategic investment to meet regional transport needs effectively, providing SMEs with an avenue to compete for regional transport tenders. The value of the contracts, totalling around £119,460, underscores the growth potential for vendors capable of delivering reliable and efficient transport solutions across local communities such as Thetford and Bury St Edmunds.

## Notice

Local Bus contracts serving Thetford and Bury St Edmunds. PS119,460.00 Local Bus contract awarded on a De Minimis bases. Bulk Flow contract awarded for the purchase of season tickets on Service 86A.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060116-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £146,820 |

## 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 | COACH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 08:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060116-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060116-2026
  26th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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