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Bike Share Scheme VEAT Notice

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

19 Nov 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Watford Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of a bike share scheme in Watford. This award phase indicates that Smidsy Ltd T/A Beryl has been selected as the supplier to deliver community services under a contract valued at £254,275. The contract term is from 19th November 2025 to 30th November 2025. Classified under the CPV code 75200000, this service focuses on community services frameworks across various regions, including the United Kingdom and even globally. This procurement was carried out through a method classified as "Other." Watford Borough Council, located at Town Hall, Watford, UK, managed this process efficiently, providing clear timelines relevant to business stakeholders.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and community services sector, particularly those with capabilities in deploying and managing bike share schemes. Larger enterprises with experience and resource capacity to implement such community services quickly and effectively would find this contract particularly lucrative. While the tender primarily benefits companies like Smidsy Ltd T/A Beryl, which operates at scale, it underscores the importance of delivering efficient service solutions within tight timeframes. The Watford bike share scheme represents a valuable business opportunity, extending service reach across not just local but international boundaries.

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Notice Title

Bike Share Scheme VEAT Notice

Notice Description

The provision of a bike share scheme in Watford.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a8d5e16-e134-434f-ac17-208767d2fcbd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb49460c-e4a9-4138-9c6f-6690b7b8700d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£254,275 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£254,275 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anita.awuku@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441923278345

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMIDSY LTD T/A BERYL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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