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PSF4 Lot 4B Bus Reform and Franchising Pilot

Cumberland Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cumberland Council

Buyer Address: Cumbria House, 107 - 117 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1RD, England

Contact Email: procurement.place@cumbria.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 0

Status
complete
Procedure
Other -
Value
450000.0 GBP
Published
19 Feb 2026, 14:52
Deadline
02 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
23 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
30 Sep 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Jacobs UK Limited
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Cumberland Council, working in partnership with Westmorland & Furness Council, is seeking to appoint a consultant to explore the feasibility of implementing alternative models of bus service delivery in Cumbria, especially in challenging rural settings to improve public transport outcomes. This includes, but is not limited to, considering franchising as a model. See Project Scope (Schedule 3) and Activity Schedule (Schedule 4) for further details, timeframes and deliverables.

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