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Cycle to Work Scheme

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2023 at 09:21

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07 Sep 2022 at 08:41

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Summary of the contracting process

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded a contract for the "Cycle to Work Scheme" worth £500,000. The scheme involves loaning bicycles and safety equipment to employees for commuting purposes. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 1st May 2022 to 30th April 2027, aimed at reducing pollution and promoting healthier journeys in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in the bicycle industry or employee benefits sector. Businesses specializing in providing cycling-related services or safety equipment could compete well for this contract, catering to the initiative to encourage cycling for commuting in the identified region. Being a service-oriented procurement, firms with expertise in managing similar schemes or employee benefits programs are well-suited to engage with KENT COUNTY COUNCIL for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cycle to Work Scheme

Notice Description

The 1999 Finance Act introduced an annual tax exemption that allows employers to loan bicycles and safety equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit to reduce environmental pollution and promote healthier journeys. As a result, KCC runs typically two annual Cycle2Work schemes in pre-determined windows, usually in April and September. During this time, employees can take part in the salary sacrifice scheme and acquire bicycles and safety equipment for the primary use of commuting to and from work. They can purchase the bike and equipment at the end of the arrangement. This was procured by the ESPO 319_19-Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b29ccc5-55e9-4cec-a797-a3c8df75f77a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2027 Over 5 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Craig Manley
Contact Email
craig.manley@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000 423324

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALFORDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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