---
title: "Swaffham to King's Lynn schools and colleges purchase of Season Tickets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc81"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Swaffham to King's Lynn schools and colleges purchase of Season Tickets

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc81

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for purchasing season tickets for the Swaffham to King's Lynn schools and colleges route, under the title "Swaffham to King's Lynn schools and colleges purchase of Season Tickets." This contract, categorised under road transport services, is part of the public authority's efforts to enhance home-to-school transport via local bus services. Signed on 24th July 2026, the contract commences on 1st September 2026 and is set to run until 31st July 2027, with potential extensions into 2028, dependent on achieving best value for the council. The procurement method was carried out below the threshold, and the winning supplier is First Eastern Counties Buses Ltd, based in Norwich, UK.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in road transport services, especially large-scale suppliers capable of fulfilling bulk flow requirements for home-to-school transport. Enterprises with capabilities in delivering comprehensive bus transport solutions, operating within the public sector framework, could find substantial growth prospects through such contracts. Companies focusing on innovative, cost-effective transport solutions would be well-positioned to compete on similar future tenders with sub-central government authorities like Norfolk County Council.

## Notice

Swaffham to King's Lynn schools and colleges purchase of Season Tickets. PS61,560.00 Bulk Flow provision for home to school transport on Local Bus service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074241-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 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 | £61,560 |

## 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

- 5 Aug 2026 at 13:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074241-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074241-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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