Planning

Subsidized Bus Services

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Mar 2026 at 14:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has initiated the planning stage of a procurement process for subsidised bus services across Cumberland, concerning both new and existing routes. This planned procurement notice is focused on the public road transport services industry, with an estimated value of £9,000,000 gross. The tender, classified under the services procurement category, is set to progress with the tender documents forthcoming on the Chest procurement portal. The procurement is guided by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54, and aims to commence on 1st November 2026, with a conclusion by 31st October 2029. Interested parties should anticipate future notices, with the next expected by 29th May 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in public road transport services, especially those capable of delivering reliable and efficient bus services. Companies specialising in transport solutions, particularly those with experience in subsidised and local government-funded operations, will find this tender of great interest. The focus on Cumberland's regional routes suggests an opportunity for transport firms looking to expand their operations within the UKD1 region of the United Kingdom. With an emphasis on developing both new and existing routes, businesses with innovative transport strategies and sound operational management are well-positioned to compete favourably for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subsidized Bus Services

Notice Description

This procurement covers the provision of bus services for both new and existing routes across Cumberland. This is a pipeline notice only. Tender documents will be advertised on the Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067184
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026313-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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