Supported Bus Services
Buyer: Cumberland Council
- Published
- 3 August 2026
- Submission deadline
- 28 August 2026
- Estimated value
- £2,709,796
- Place of performance
- UKD1
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 073156-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-067184
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 60000000Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Description
Cumberland Council is procuring a contract for Supported Bus Services for suitably qualified bus operators to run routes on behalf of Cumberland Council. The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial term of 12 months with the successful tenderer. There are 2 optional extension periods available of 12 months each. Use of these extension periods is at the absolute discretion of the council. If the contract runs for the initial term only it will end on 01st November 2027. The overall contract value is £2,709,796 excluding VAT. If the council implements all of the optional extension periods, the contract would end on 01st November 2029. If the council implements an extension or uplift, this will be confirmed in writing to the successful supplier in advance. If the services to be provided are VAT exempt then VAT cannot be charged by the successful supplier. The Council is tendering 15 individual routes. This approach is intended to encourage competition and enable operators to bid for the routes they can deliver most effectively and efficiently. No cap has been applied to the number of routes that may be awarded to any one supplier in order to maximise value for mone…
Lots (15)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service Number 1 and 1 A | 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | £180,653 |
| 2 | Service Number DR1 | 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | £180,653 |
| 3 | Service Number HW1 | 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | £180,653 |
| 4 | Service Number M1 | 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | £180,653 |
| 5 | Service Number MD1 | 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | £180,653 |
| 6 | Service Number 7 | 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | £180,653 |
| 7 | Service Number X7 | 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | £180,653 |
| 8 | Service Number 22 & 22A | 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | £180,653 |
| 9 | Service Number 32 | 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | £180,653 |
| 10 | Service Number 60 | 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | £180,653 |
| 11 | Service Number 68 | 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | £180,653 |
| 12 | Service Number 71 | 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | £180,653 |
| 13 | Service Number 93S | 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | £180,653 |
| 14 | Service Number C123 | 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | £180,653 |
| 15 | Service Number 600 | 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | £180,653 |
Official publications
- FTS · 073156-2026 · 3 August 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 28 August 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £2,709,796.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Cumberland Council (United Kingdom).
- How can I bid for public tenders in the United Kingdom?
- Bids are submitted through the official public procurement portal in the United Kingdom. El Vínculo helps you find tenders and analyse their documents; submission always happens at the official source.
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