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Bus Operator Services for Certain Bus routes 2026-2027

Westmorland and Furness Council

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09 Jul 2026 at 14:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting tenders for bus operator services for specified routes in the 2026-2027 financial year. This procurement, under the open procedure method, is aimed at securing reliable public road transport services that enhance local connectivity and support economic, social, and environmental goals within the Westmorland and Furness region. The current stage is the tender phase, with submission of bids closing on 6th August 2026, and awards to be announced by 28th August 2026. The contracts will begin on 1st October 2026 for up to 12 months, with a possible extension of an additional six months at the council's discretion.

The tender presents a substantial opportunity for providers of public transport services, particularly SMEs, to expand their operations and establish a presence within the regions served by the council. Businesses with capabilities in delivering quality and cost-effective public transport solutions will be highly competitive, given the award criteria's focus on price and quality with weights of 70% and 30%, respectively. This procurement could lead to long-term collaboration, supporting ongoing and new routes, and replacing discontinued services, all of which enhance community accessibility and support regional economic development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Operator Services for Certain Bus routes 2026-2027

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to procure suitably qualified and experienced operators to deliver a range of local bus services funded through Bus Grant Funding (formerly Bus Service Improvement Plan funding) for the 2026/27 financial year. The procurement will support the continuation of existing contracted services, the introduction of new and enhanced routes, and the replacement of services where external funding has ceased, in line with the Council's approved investment programme. The Council intends to award contracts for an initial period of up to 12 months, with an option to extend for a further period of up to 6 months at the Council's sole discretion, giving a maximum potential contract duration of 18 months. The opportunity does not establish a framework agreement but will result in the award of individual service contracts. The procurement aims to secure reliable, accessible and sustainable transport services that support local communities, improve connectivity, and contribute to wider economic, social and environmental objectives across Westmorland and Furness.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064783-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£3,584,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,584,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Westmorland and Furness Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD12 East Cumbria
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

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