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Cycle to work Scheme

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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31 Mar 2025 at 14:52

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21 Jun 2023 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex is procuring miscellaneous services under the title "Cycle to Work Scheme". The contract, awarded to Halfords Limited, involves staff choosing a bike from the Halfords website and entering into a hire agreement for salary sacrifice, with bikes up to a value of £3,000 and typically for 12-18 months. This procurement falls under the industry category of Miscellaneous Services (CPV 98300000) and is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage is complete, with the contract period running from 24th March 2023 to 23rd March 2027. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement with an important tender deadline on 16th March 2023.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth, particularly for suppliers that can provide services related to employee benefits and cycle-to-work schemes. Large enterprises, especially those capable of handling substantial hire agreements and servicing a nationwide audience, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The collaboration with an established retailer like Halfords demonstrates a preference for experienced suppliers with a robust logistical framework. The scheme's setup highlights opportunities for businesses offering similar large-scale employee benefit schemes or looking to expand their market within the education sector. Businesses focusing on sustainable transport services might also find growth potential through similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Cycle to work Scheme

Notice Description

Provision of a Cycle to Work scheme. Staff are able to choose a bike from the Halfords Website (links from our website). They then enter into a hire agreement for salary sacrifice with Halfords and the university (that is approved by the rewards team). Bikes can be up to a value of PS3,000 and terms are typically 12-18 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a5afb74-ce21-445b-8155-451e79ede829
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/529de5fb-423f-44a4-8aca-04ad188e637e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2023 - 23 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALFORDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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