Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking to establish a contract for an e-Cycle Loan Scheme Delivery Partner as part of their Active Travel Mission. This tender, titled "TfGM eCycle Loan Scheme Delivery", falls under the industry category of bicycles (CPV: 34430000) and is being conducted through an open procedure (above threshold). The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions on 2nd December 2024 at 17:00. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude by 30th September 2026, covering the region of England, United Kingdom. The scheme aims to promote the use of e-cycles, increasing trip numbers, ownership, and active travel opportunities, while ensuring robust monitoring and evaluation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on active travel, sustainable transportation, and community engagement. Companies specialising in logistics, event management, and e-cycle maintenance would be ideally suited to compete, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as specified in the tender. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolio by collaborating with a prominent public body in a project that supports environmental sustainability and public health. The successful supplier will manage all aspects of the e-Cycle Loan Scheme, leveraging lessons learned from the Department for Transport-funded national e-cycle programme, thereby contributing to the growth of the e-cycle market and fostering long-term partnerships.

Tender

TfGM eCycle Loan Scheme Delivery

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

30th October 2024 13:55:59 PM

Tender Deadline

2nd December 2024 17:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

TfGM is looking to establish a contract for an e-Cycle Loan Scheme Delivery Partner. This scheme will complement other behaviour change programmes and initiatives being developed and delivered by TfGM as part of our Active Travel Mission, aimed at encouraging and enabling more walking, wheeling and cycling trips. TfGM are seeking a supplier to manage all aspects of the delivery of the public loan scheme, including supporting engagement events as required. The objectives of this project are to: • Raise awareness of e-cycles and their benefits • Increase the number of trips undertaken by e-cycle • Increase e-cycle ownership • Enable active travel by providing more e-cycling opportunities • Build on lessons learned and partnerships/expertise developed from the Department for Transport-funded national e-cycle programme ("Making Cycling E-asier") • Ensure robust monitoring and evaluation to gather evidence to inform future e-cycle support activities. The e-cycle loan fleet will be supplied by the Authority and will consist of approximately 75 e-cycles of various types. For full, unrestricted access to the Tender Pack, please visit https://procontract.due-north.com/register.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-55514f9a-1ce8-49e8-9472-8846642768e1

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

34430000

CPV Division(s)

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
Awarding Authority

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

Buyer Name

Mark McCue

Buyer Email

mark.mccue@tfgm.com

Buyer Phone

+44 1612441000

Buyer Address

2 Piccadilly Place

Manchester

M1 3BG

England

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TfGM eCycle Loan Scheme Delivery

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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