Supported Bus Services
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 i...
Buyer
Cumberland Council
Value
£2,709,796
Published
23 Mar 2026
Closes
28 Aug 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
East Cumbria
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
60112000
Public road transport services
60000000
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Lots
Lot 1 Service Number 1 and 1 A
£180,653
Service Route Whitehaven to Moresby Park Service Number 1 & 1A Days of Operation Monday to Saturday Vehicle Capacity Minimum 16 seater minibus PSVAR wheelchair accessible Start date 4th January 2027 Holidays No Sundays, Bank Holidays or replacement Bank Holidays Lot value is estimated by splitting the overall value by the number of lots. Prioritisation will...
Delivery: UKD1 · United Kingdom
Lot 2 Service Number DR1
£180,653
Service Route Carlisle City - South Carlisle Health Care & Carleton Clinic Service Number DR1 Days of Operation Monday to Saturday Vehicle Capacity Minimum 16 seater minibus PSVAR wheelchair accessible Start date 4th January 2027 Holidays No Sundays, Bank Holidays or replacement Bank Holidays Lot value is estimated by splitting the overall value by the numbe...
Delivery: UKD1 · United Kingdom
Lot 3 Service Number HW1
£180,653
Service Route Carlisle to Walltown (Hadrian's Wall) Service Number HW1 Days of Operation Monday to Sunday Vehicle Capacity Minimum 16 seater minibus PSVAR wheelchair accessible Start date 4th January 2027 Holidays Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and replacements of these Summer Season (S) Start of April - End of October Lot value is estimated by sp...
Delivery: UKD1 · United Kingdom
Lot 4 Service Number M1
£180,653
Service Route Millom Town Service Service Number M1 Days of Operation Monday to Saturday Vehicle Capacity Minimum 16 seater minibus PSVAR wheelchair accessible Start date 2nd November 2026 Holidays No Sundays, Bank Holidays or replacement Bank Holidays Lot value is estimated by splitting the overall value by the number of lots. Prioritisation will be based o...
Delivery: UKD1 · United Kingdom
Lot 5 Service Number MD1
£180,653
Service Route Maryport & Dearham Town Service Service Number MD1 Days of Operation Monday to Saturday Vehicle Capacity Minimum 16 seater minibus PSVAR wheelchair accessible Start date 2nd November 2026 Holidays No Sundays, Bank Holidays or replacement Bank Holidays Lot value is estimated by splitting the overall value by the number of lots. Prioritisation wi...
Delivery: UKD1 · United Kingdom
Lot 6 Service Number 7
£180,653
Service Number 7 Days of Operation Monday to Saturday Vehicle Capacity Minimum 16 seater minibus PSVAR wheelchair accessible Start date 2nd November 2026 Holidays No Sundays, Bank Holidays or replacement Bank Holidays Lot value is estimated by splitting the overall value by the number of lots. Prioritisation will be based on an assessment of the tendered cos...
Delivery: UKD1 · United Kingdom
Lot 7 Service Number X7
£180,653
Service Route Whitehaven to Millom Service Number X7 Days of Operation Monday to Saturday Vehicle Capacity Minimum 16 seater minibus PSVAR wheelchair accessible Start date 30th December 2026 Holidays No Sundays, Bank Holidays or replacement Bank Holidays Lot value is estimated by splitting the overall value by the number of lots. Prioritisation will be based...
Delivery: UKD1 · United Kingdom
Lot 8 Service Number 22 & 22A
£180,653
Service Route Whitehaven - Cleator - Cleator Moor - Egremont Service Number 22 & 22A Days of Operation Monday to Saturday Vehicle Capacity Minimum 16 seater minibus PSVAR wheelchair accessible Start date 4th January 2027 Holidays No Sundays, Bank Holidays or replacement Bank Holidays Lot value is estimated by splitting the overall value by the number of lots...
Delivery: UKD1 · United Kingdom
Lot 9 Service Number 32
£180,653
Service Route Whitehaven - St Bees - Egremont Service Number 32 Days of Operation Monday to Sunday Vehicle Capacity Minimum 16 seater minibus PSVAR wheelchair accessible Start date 30th November 2026 Holidays No Bank Holidays or replacement Bank Holidays Lot value is estimated by splitting the overall value by the number of lots. Prioritisation will be based...
Delivery: UKD1 · United Kingdom
Lot 10 Service Number 60
£180,653
Service Route Workington - Skinburness Service Number 60 Days of Operation Monday to Saturday Vehicle Capacity Minimum 16 seater minibus PSVAR wheelchair accessible Start date 2nd November 2026 Holidays No Sundays, Bank Holidays or replacement Bank Holidays Lot value is estimated by splitting the overall value by the number of lots. Prioritisation will be ba...
Delivery: UKD1 · United Kingdom
Lot 11 Service Number 68
£180,653
Service Route Maryport - Cockermouth Service Number 68 Days of Operation Monday to Saturday Vehicle Capacity Minimum 16 seater minibus PSVAR wheelchair accessible Start date 2nd November 2026 Holidays No Sundays, Bank Holidays or replacement Bank Holidays Lot value is estimated by splitting the overall value by the number of lots. Prioritisation will be base...
Delivery: UKD1 · United Kingdom
Lot 12 Service Number 71
£180,653
Service Route Carlisle to Anthorn or Wigton Service Number 71 Days of Operation Monday to Saturday Vehicle Capacity Minimum 16 seater minibus PSVAR wheelchair accessible Start date 4th Jan 2027 Holidays No Sundays, Bank Holidays or replacement Bank Holidays Lot value is estimated by splitting the overall value by the number of lots. Prioritisation will be ba...
Delivery: UKD1 · United Kingdom
Lot 13 Service Number 93S
£180,653
Service Route Carlisle - Anthorn & Kirkbride Service Number 93S Days of Operation Monday to Saturday Vehicle Capacity Minimum 16 seater minibus PSVAR wheelchair accessible Start date 6th December 2026 Holidays Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Days or replacements of these Summer Season Start of April - End of October Lot value is estimated by splitting...
Delivery: UKD1 · United Kingdom
Lot 14 Service Number C123
£180,653
Service Route Cockermouth Town Service Service Number C123 Days of Operation Monday to Saturday Vehicle Capacity Minimum 16 seater minibus PSVAR wheelchair accessible Start date 2nd November 2026 Holidays No Sundays, Bank Holidays or replacement Bank Holidays Lot value is estimated by splitting the overall value by the number of lots. Prioritisation will be...
Delivery: UKD1 · United Kingdom
Lot 15 Service Number 600
£180,653
Service Route Carlisle - Wigton - Cockermouth - Whitehaven - West Cumberland Hospital Service Number 600 Days of Operation Monday to Sunday Vehicle Capacity Minimum 32 seater minibus PSVAR wheelchair accessible Start date 4th January 2027 Holidays No Bank Holidays or replacement Bank Holidays Lot value is estimated by splitting the overall value by the numbe...
Delivery: UKD1 · United Kingdom
Documents
Unlock document linkTender notice on Find a Tender
31 Jul 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
3 Aug 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
23 Mar 2026
Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Planned procurement notice · UK1 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
13 May 2026
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
13 May 2026
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
20 May 2026
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
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