Planning

Soft Market Test - Shared eCargo Bike Schemes for Cambridgeshire County Council

LGSS

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Planning

27 Aug 2020 at 11:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council, represented by LGSS, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Soft Market Test - Shared eCargo Bike Schemes". This initiative falls under the transport industry category and is located in the East of England. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 21st September 2020. This tender is part of a broader effort funded by the Department for Transport to implement eCargo bike schemes, specifically focusing on shared models to benefit local enterprises and promote sustainable transport options.

This procurement presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, especially those that specialise in sustainable transport solutions, logistics, and cycling infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The successful provider will contribute to enhancing the cycling culture in Cambridge while fostering economic growth and supporting community-oriented initiatives. Engaging in this soft market testing will enable businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in developing effective systems for eCargo bike schemes, including aspects such as booking systems, security, and maintenance services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test - Shared eCargo Bike Schemes for Cambridgeshire County Council

Notice Description

In May 2020, the Department for Transport awarded 18 local authorities funding through the eCargo Bike Grant Fund. Cambridgeshire County Council and Cambridge City Council, supported by City Changer Cargo Bike and the Greater Cambridge Partnership, put together a joint bid for 30 eCargo Bikes to deliver four separate initiatives, including two shared and pool eCargo Bike schemes for Cambridge. Through a separate Request for Quotation document, we are seeking a provider to supply, service and maintain the eCargo Bikes (details available on ProContract Ref: DN495845), and in parallel we are carrying out this soft market testing to understand how the schemes could work in practice. These shared cargo bike schemes will build upon the strong local cycling culture in Cambridge to support families and small city centre enterprises, and contribute to healthy lives, active travel, sustainable transport and local employment. As a lead partner on the Horizon 2020 project, City Changer Cargo Bike, we have recognised the value cargo bikes have within the transport mix in Cambridge. The grant funding will increase the impact of many of the activities within City Changer Cargo Bike, providing the opportunity to transform the project implementation plans, into schemes working in practice. We are carrying out this soft market testing, to better understand how best to run the schemes. This includes, but is not limited to, booking systems, locks and security, battery charging, storage, promotion, pricing structure, insurance and rider training. Additional information: E-Tendering portal: (access documents here): https://www.lgss.co.uk/services/procurement/lgss-procurement-portal/ Title: Soft Market Test for Shared eCargo Bike Schemes Cambridgeshire County Council Reference no. DN495874 For technical / navigational support contact ProContract by telephone on 0330 005 0352 (9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday) or by email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a955be37-a914-41a2-88b3-d489109a097b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LGSS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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