Planning

Electric Car Club - Expression of Interest opportunity

TORBAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Apr 2022 at 08:09

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Apr 2022 at 14:04

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council is initiating a tender for the "Electric Car Club - Expression of Interest opportunity" aimed at providing a practical and eco-friendly car club service. This opportunity is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 22nd April 2022. The selected Car Club Operator will play a crucial role in delivering electric vehicles and associated infrastructure to support sustainable travel within the council and potentially expand to community use. This service targets the transport services industry and will be located in the South West of England.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in electric vehicle provision, transport services, and car club operations. Companies with experience in managing sustainable transport solutions, especially those accredited by bodies like CoMoUK, will be well-suited to compete. With an emphasis on reducing carbon emissions and promoting efficient travel, this initiative aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly transport solutions, making it ideal for SMEs focused on innovations in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electric Car Club - Expression of Interest opportunity

Notice Description

Torbay Council ('the Council') would like to engage with organisations who may be interested in offering a practical, reliable, efficient, and effective Car Club which brings many benefits initially to the Council, elected members, and Council employees, with the opportunity for further expansion to other local organisations and for community use. The Council are looking to procure the car club within the next six months, and the primary aims are to reduce carbon emissions, increase sustainable travel, and improve the availability of vehicles for staff business travel. Scope of Services: The Council's requirement is for a Car Club Operator, ideally accredited by CoMoUK or an equivalent body, who will be responsible for, but not limited to, provision and day-to-day running of a corporate car club service, including (but not necessarily limited to) the: * provision of electric vehicles with insurance, breakdown cover, and maintenance of vehicles; * provision of electric charging infrastructure for those vehicles, including the electricity supply, and the provision and maintenance of chargers; * management, provision, and operation of an electronic booking system; * marketing activities; and * any new innovative ideas. Additional information: In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Expression of Interest Documents, the Authority is providing the documents in PDF format in the 'Opportunities' Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal, at: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access an amendable version of the 'EOI - Appendix B - Car Club Operator' documents and to then submit a completed copy via the 'Messaging' facility, Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then register an interest in the opportunity and download this document for completion and submission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33c3c6b5-f2b7-4703-b74f-88ae57b5ee7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2129d056-ee63-4568-abb6-69f195f989a6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

34110000 - Passenger cars

60100000 - Road transport services

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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