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GB-Colchester: Electric Car Club Operator

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Aug 2022 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Colchester Borough Council has awarded a contract for an Electric Car Club Operator in GB-Colchester, within the services industry category of electric vehicles. The contract value is £27,250, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The tender period ended on 5th May 2022, with the contract starting on 1st June 2022 and extending until 31st March 2026.

This opportunity to operate an electric car club service in Colchester offers potential for growth to small and medium enterprises. The contract term is initially for 4 years, with a possibility to extend it for up to another 4 years. Businesses suited for this tender would include those with expertise in shared mobility transport solutions and a focus on reducing private car use and ownership, aligning with the council's sustainability goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: Electric Car Club Operator

Notice Description

The council are looking to appoint a single suitably qualified and CoMoUK accredited car club operator to work in partnership with the Council to implement a round trip electric Car Club service in Colchester. The eCar Club along with other shared transport schemes currently being developed will offer residents and businesses access to a range of shared mobility transport options to provide transport choice and reduce reliance on private car use and ownership. The council can help fund the initial two electric Car Club cars which will be based in the town centre. Full details of this opportunity can be found in the tender documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The initial contract term will be for 4 years, but there will be the opportunity to extend the contract for up to a further 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b4dd72-d43e-4aa6-a6f9-99c76ee1b2cb
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 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
COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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