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title: "PSF4 Lot 4B Bus Reform and Franchising Pilot"
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# PSF4 Lot 4B Bus Reform and Franchising Pilot

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b2917ac-de80-476e-9a92-d8e000d17748

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## Summary

Cumberland Council, in collaboration with Westmorland & Furness Council, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "PSF4 Lot 4B Bus Reform and Franchising Pilot" aimed at enhancing bus service delivery in Cumbria's rural areas. Jacobs UK Limited has been selected as the consultant for this project, which falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The services will be conducted in England, with the contract period commencing on 23rd February 2026 and concluding on 30th September 2026. The procurement process began with the tender stage and was managed under the procurement method "Other." Notable dates include the award date of 19th February 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those adept in transportation and infrastructure improvements in rural settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this project suitable, given its focus on developing innovative bus service delivery models, including franchising options. Businesses with experience in overcoming logistical challenges in less urbanised regions are well-positioned to contribute effectively to this initiative and support the improvement of public transport outcomes in Cumbria.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b029bdfd-3368-499a-9b60-4708e390ad19 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £345,652 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b029bdfd-3368-499a-9b60-4708e390ad19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b029bdfd-3368-499a-9b60-4708e390ad19
  19th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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