Tender

GB-Colchester: Electric Car Club Operator

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Feb 2022 at 13:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Colchester Borough Council is currently seeking a qualified operator for an electric car club service in Colchester, with a tender titled "GB-Colchester: Electric Car Club Operator". This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically focusing on electric vehicles. The procurement is at the tender stage and is set to close on 4th March 2022. The initial contract term will last for four years, beginning on 4th April 2022, with a potential extension of up to four additional years. The minimum contract value is £50,000, and the total value is £100,000, with the service aimed at reducing reliance on private vehicle ownership. The location of the service is within the East of England region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a growing market for shared mobility solutions. Businesses specialising in electric vehicles, sustainable transport services, or car club operations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By partnering with the council, the successful bidder can contribute to enhancing shared transport options for residents and businesses in Colchester, fostering community engagement and promoting environmentally friendly transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: Electric Car Club Operator

Notice Description

The council are looking to appoint a single suitably qualified and CoMoUK accredited car club operator to work in partnership with the Council to implement a round trip electric Car Club service in Colchester. The eCar Club along with other shared transport schemes currently being developed will offer residents and businesses access to a range of shared mobility transport options to provide transport choice and reduce reliance on private car use and ownership. The council can help fund the initial two electric Car Club cars which will be based in the town centre. Full details of this opportunity can be found in the tender documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The initial contract term will be for 4 years, but there will be the opportunity to extend the contract for up to a further 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee4df44-3daa-4ed3-8027-d9e30a9cbf6e
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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