---
title: "Local Bus Contracts serving Wells and Fakenham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c3c5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-03"
---

# Local Bus Contracts serving Wells and Fakenham

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c3c5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Norfolk County Council awarding contracts for local bus services serving Wells and Fakenham. The procurement falls under the services category, particularly focusing on road transport services. The procurement process is documented as complete, with a tender value of £80,402.30. Norfolk County Council is the contracting authority, and the contract has been awarded through a process beyond threshold regulations. The relevant legal framework is outlined under UKPGA 2023/54. This contract, serving locations in Norwich and King’s Lynn, commences on 1st September 2026 and concludes on 31st July 2027. Key contracts include Service 36 and Service 49A, providing transportation to educational institutions.

This tender presents growth opportunities for transport service providers, especially small to medium-sized enterprises like Coastal Red Ltd T/A Lynx, who have already been awarded these contracts. Businesses capable of delivering efficient road transport services in small towns and suburban areas, particularly those experienced in school transportation services, would find such opportunities rewarding. The procurement process allows for local businesses to leverage their regional expertise and enhance service delivery, contributing to community connectivity and accessibility. Enterprises interested in partnering with public authorities to manage commuter and student transit routes would find this tender well-suited to their expertise and strategic goals.

## Notice

Local Bus Contracts serving Wells and Fakenham PS80,402.30 De minimis Local Bus contracts serving Wells and Fakenham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062942-2026 |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,401 |

## 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

- 3 Jul 2026 at 14:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062942-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062942-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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