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BT1725 Luton Cycle Cargo Service including storage, transport, maintenance (servicing and repairs) for schools

LUTON COUNCIL

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Award

20 May 2025 at 13:48

Award Notice
Tender

28 Jun 2024 at 14:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves Luton Council offering a tender titled "BT1725 Luton Cycle Cargo Service". This project falls under the transport services industry category, focusing on the storage, transport, and maintenance of bicycles for schools in Luton, England. The procurement procedure was an open, competitive bidding process with its initial publication on 28th June 2024. The deadline for expressions of interest was on 22nd July 2024, with the contracting phase commencing on 9th August 2024 and concluding by 18th July 2025. The project carried an initial estimated value of £50,000, with the contract eventually awarded to Outspoken Cycles Limited for a value of £45,586.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those with expertise in bicycle services, including storage and maintenance. The procurement process is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience, as indicated by Luton Council's preference for suitably qualified and experienced organisations. Businesses that can meet the logistical demands of servicing over 31 schools, while ensuring effective bicycle repairs and storage solutions, stand to leverage this opportunity for growth and enhanced market presence in the educational sector's transport services. The open nature of the procurement method ensures a level playing field, encouraging participation from new and established businesses alike.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1725 Luton Cycle Cargo Service including storage, transport, maintenance (servicing and repairs) for schools

Notice Description

Suppliers finding this advertised on Contracts Finder and Expressing an Interest to receive Luton's tender documents should first get registered on the Proactis Due North (procontract.due-north.com) to find this opportunity and receive the tender documents. The EOI will expire on 22.7.24 Brief Description of requirement ref BT1725 Luton Cycle Cargo Service including storage, transport, maintenance (servicing and repairs) for schools - a below threshold PCR15 compliant Requests for Quotation , competitive bidding process in which Luton is looking for suitably qualified and experienced organizations to provide a service - store over 100 bicycles , deliver and collect from over 31 schools in batches in accordance with the Bikeability Training Providers program, in addition inspect bicycles, service and repair as necessary.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-166e607e-c26e-402a-b3c9-b6a752f6ff21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f488a846-5524-452c-9aa7-9a6063b29c56
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,586 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2024 - 18 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUTSPOKEN CYCLES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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