Published date: 19 February 2026

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 2 February 2026, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£450,000

Procurement reference

CC001-DN801589-19020677

Published date

19 February 2026

Closing date

2 February 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

23 February 2026

Contract end date

30 September 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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.

Award information

Awarded date

19 February 2026

Contract start date

23 February 2026

Contract end date

30 September 2026

Total value of contract

£345,652

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Jacobs UK Limited

Address

Cottons Centre, Cottons Lane, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2QG

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

Cumbria House
107 - 117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
England

Telephone

+44 0

Email

procurement.place@cumbria.gov.uk

Website

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