Rural Mobility Fund Pilot Bus Operator Tender

• Country: United Kingdom
• Summary: Rural Mobility Fund Pilot Bus Operator
• GBT Ref No: 137293834
• Deadline: 03 Apr 2026
• Financier: Self Financed
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
• Tender Value: Refer Document
• Notice Type: Tender
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• Description:
• Cumberland Council is procuring a contract for the delivery of a new Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) Scheme with funding from the Department of Transport (DfT).The proposed DDRT service will form part of the Rural Mobility Fund (RMF) Pilot and aims to improve rural connectivity across Cumberland. This initiative is intended to provide flexible, digitally enabled transport solutions for communities that currently have limited or no access to conventional public transport services. Operators will be expected to: i. Deliver high-quality bus services for the duration of the contract, ensuring all services are properly registered with the Traffic Commissioners. ii. Exercise all necessary skill, care, and diligence in the provision of the services at all times. iii. Take all reasonable steps to prioritise passenger comfort and safety. iv. Ensure that all legally required licences, approvals, registrations, permits, insurances, and related obligations are obtained and maintained throughout the contract period. The DRT Model will: i. provide flexible, reliable access to essential services, employment, education, and leisure. ii. Complement rather than compete with existing fixed‑route bus and rail services. iii. Improve connectivity and accessibility for rural communities. iv. Support an integrated, customer‑focused public transport network under the Cumberland GO brand. The service operates as a hybrid model, combining fixed timetables with a controlled demand‑responsiv...
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 Tender Notice