---
title: "Bulk Flow provision for Home to School serving Norwich and East Norfolk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c3c8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-03"
---

# Bulk Flow provision for Home to School serving Norwich and East Norfolk

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c3c8

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## Summary

This procurement process, carried out by Norfolk County Council, involves the "Bulk Flow provision for Home to School serving Norwich and East Norfolk" under the industry category of road transport services. Located in the UKH15 region, with the main procurement category being services, the procurement stage is complete, and the award has been finalised. The process initiated as a tender and resulted in multiple contracts which were awarded on 29th June 2026, with the delivery period stretching from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2030. The procurement method was indicated as "Below threshold - unknown."

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities particularly for enterprises specialising in transport services. The awarded supplier, FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES LIMITED, despite its large scale, demonstrates the potential for both large and mid-size companies to thrive by fulfilling regional transport service needs. Companies with capabilities in managing and providing road transport services for educational institutions are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The involvement of public authority as the buyer foregrounds transparency and reliability, further incentivising businesses to engage in governmental procurement processes for long-term service provision contracts.

## Notice

Bulk Flow provision for Home to School serving Norwich and East Norfolk PS129,827.00 Bulk Flow provision for home to school transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062947-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 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 | £129,827 |

## 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 | FIRST EASTERN COUNTIES BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 14:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062947-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062947-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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