Awarded contract

PSF4 Lot 4B Bus Reform and Franchising Pilot

Details

Buyer: Cumberland Council
Supplier(s): Jacobs U.K. Limited
Value: GBP 450,000
Duration: 7 months
Published: 19 February 2026
Source: uk:procontracts

Tender 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. Keywords: feasibility , public transport , Consultancy

Timeline

Completed: Award published19 February 2026
Current notice
Completed: Award date23 February 2026
Next: Contract expiry date30 September 2026in 1 month

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