Award

TC543 - Cycle to Work Scheme

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Feb 2025 at 11:27

Award Notice
Tender

20 Nov 2024 at 11:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has completed a procurement process for the "TC543 - Cycle to Work Scheme," aimed at providing bicycles through a salary sacrifice system for its staff. The procurement, classified under CPV code 34430000 for bicycles and 60000000 for transport services, involved an open procedure and had a total value of £320,000. The contract was awarded to Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd. The procurement process began with the tender notice published on 20th November 2024, with a submission deadline of 20th December 2024. The awarded contract starts on 22nd April 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2027, covering services within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies experienced in managing employee benefit programmes or bicycle services. Businesses specialising in transport services and those capable of handling large-scale service contracts are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the scheme is open to SMEs and VCSEs, fostering diverse participation and potentially enhancing business visibility and credibility through partnership with a reputable public sector organisation like Manchester City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC543 - Cycle to Work Scheme

Notice Description

The provision to operate Manchester City Council's Cycle To Work scheme to be used by all sections. This scheme allows staff to purchase bicycles through a salary sacrifice system. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Friday, 20 December 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7619a46b-26a9-433a-ac58-0eed52ac45ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4a35d2-33f6-4126-88ad-b5ae13e09cb5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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