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Readybike Cycle Hire Scheme - AWARD

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Aug 2017 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Reading Borough Council issuing a tender for the Readybike Cycle Hire Scheme, which provides bike hire services across Reading, United Kingdom. This award notice was published on 24th August 2017, pertaining to the active status of the contract that has a duration from 1st September 2017 to 31st August 2020. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, intended to keep the scheme operational and sustainable. Proposals were solicited to ensure the continuation of services, particularly in light of up to 71,000 trips made and the need for efficient operational management at key locations like Reading Station and the University of Reading.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cycle hire, transport services, and maintenance, particularly for SMEs interested in securing long-term service contracts with local authorities. Companies that can present innovative solutions for operation and sustainability, including sponsorship and advertising strategies, will be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for continued engagement with existing infrastructure and potential service enhancements offers avenues for growth, especially for those focused on environmentally sustainable transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Readybike Cycle Hire Scheme - AWARD

Notice Description

Reading's cycle hire scheme, ReadyBike, was launched in June 2014 as part of the Local Sustainable Transport Fund programme. The scheme is made up of 200 bicycles, across 28 docking stations and 334 docking points located at key destinations, including Reading Station, University of Reading, Royal Berkshire Hospital and Thames Valley Business Park. ReadyBike was launched to help achieve the target of encouraging an additional 2300 daily cycle trips and reducing congestion by approximately 10%. Feedback from users has highlighted the numerous benefits of the scheme, including breaking down barriers to cycling particularly where storage is an issue or to overcome perceived barriers to bicycle security. The existing cycle hire scheme has facilitated almost 71,000 trips over approximately 315,000 miles to key employment, education, retail and leisure sites as well as major transport interchanges at Reading Station and Earley Station. The number of annual subscribers continues to grow steadily with trips by these users exceeding daily subscribers during colder months. Reading Borough Council is seeking proposals from contractors that are able to continue delivering ReadyBike, under license from 1st September 2017 for a minimum term of 3 years and thereafter transferring to a rolling agreement with six months' notice by either party. The successful Contractor will be expected to work alongside the existing Contractor, Hourbike, during the mobilisation period, for up to one calendar month to ensure smooth transition between service providers. The Contractor will be expected to submit a proposal for the continued operation and maintenance of the scheme utilising existing cycle hire infrastructure owned by the Council, including bicycles, docking stations/points and information terminals. Proposals will need to demonstrate a clear commitment to further developing the scheme to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the service without any financial support from the Council, including but not limited to securing sponsorship and advertising agreements. Proposals including the relocation or reduction of the number of docking stations will be considered where there is clear evidence demonstrating that the changes will help ensure the scheme is self-financing throughout the duration of the contract and in the future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06462ac1-db6c-424e-972f-821aa7dc5ca1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf87ef11-bd4d-48a7-8b5c-2fcfc025ce3a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

63710000 - Support services for land transport

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOURBIKE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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