Tender

1122 Cycle Hire Scheme- Market Engagement Exercise

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

11 Jul 2018 at 15:20

TenderAmendment

06 Jul 2018 at 08:09

Tender

25 Jun 2018 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, located in Leicester, is seeking to implement the "1122 Cycle Hire Scheme" through an open procurement process. This initiative aims to enhance sustainable transportation options for the university's extensive community of 3,000 staff and 23,000 students. The market engagement exercise is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for expressions of interest set for 1pm on 20th July 2018. The selected operator will provide long-term bike hire services for an initial 12-month contract, beginning on 27th July 2018, with the possibility of an extension based on the success of the pilot scheme. Interested parties are advised to download relevant documents via the In-Tend system to apply.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in bicycle supply and servicing to expand their operations within the educational sector. Companies that specialise in high-quality bicycles, servicing, maintenance, and customer support would find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. A user-friendly online booking platform and effective marketing strategies, in alignment with the university’s sustainability goals, will also be key for potential bidders looking to attract and serve the student demographic effectively.

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Notice Title

1122 Cycle Hire Scheme- Market Engagement Exercise

Notice Description

De Montfort University (DMU) is committed to supporting its' 3,000 staff and 23,000 students to travel sustainably, in order to reduce the environmental impact of the University. As part of this commitment the University has installed numerous facilities to support more sustainable travel, including: shower and changing facilities; 700+ cycle parking spaces (including a secure underground cycle store); a cycle equipment loan scheme for staff and free cycle locks for students. De Montfort University is looking to expand its offer to students by introducing a long-term cycle hire scheme allowing bike hire for periods of one month to one year. De Montfort University would like to invite expressions of interest from companies who could provide long-term bike hire services to students. The initial contract will be for a pilot period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension, dependent upon the success of the pilot scheme. Shortlisted providers will be invited to present their proposal in more detail on a one to one basis. Service Description The operator will be responsible for delivering all aspects of a successful, sustainable, on-campus bike hire service, including, but not limited to: -Provision of high quality bicycles and relevant accessories for long-term hire -Bicycle servicing and maintenance -Marketing and communications (in conjunction with De Montfort University) -Customer Service and Support -Service monitoring The successful operator will be required to run an on-campus bike hire service with bicycles and relevant accessories available for hire at competitive rates on a monthly, termly and yearly basis. The bike hire service should be easily accessible to students, with a user-friendly online booking platform available as well as more traditional face-to-face/paper booking methods. Please see attached RFI form for further details. Additional information: To apply please register on the In-Tend system where you can download the ITT documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/ Closing date by 1pm on 20th July 2018. ****PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER AS PER BELOW**** Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-648a27ed-3248-46c5-bc73-a31663e18924
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5983f8db-3f39-46c1-a7df-1f754173299c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

34431000 - Non-motorised bicycles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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