Award

Cycle to Work Scheme

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Nov 2022 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council (KCC) recently completed the procurement process for the "Cycle to Work Scheme" under the main procurement category of goods. The scheme aimed to provide tax-free benefit opportunities for employees to acquire bicycles and safety equipment for commuting purposes. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was made to Halfords Limited, an active supplier in the contract, with a contract value of £500,000 signed on 1st May 2022.

This tender for the Cycle to Work Scheme by KCC presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the bicycles and safety equipment industry. Businesses specializing in bicycles and related products would be well-suited to compete in such a tender. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, indicating that Halfords Limited has been selected as the supplier. The scheme, designed to promote environmental sustainability and employee well-being, highlights KCC's commitment to staff benefits through innovative procurement processes.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: with 2 extension option of 12 month each.

Procurement Information

Awarded under PCR2015 compliant framework - ESPO Framework 319 - Staff Benefit Lot 2 Cycle to work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038786
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033170-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34400000 - Motorcycles, bicycles and sidecars

34430000 - Bicycles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Muhsin Yakut
Contact Email
muhsin.yakut@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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