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20 Oct 2023 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Stevenage Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a cycle hire scheme, which required a long-standing provider with experience in delivering such schemes for public organizations. The contract involved an initial trial period in Stevenage for 4 years, with the potential for a further 2-year extension, including the supply of 220 cycles and 45 docking stations predominantly physically 'docked'. The contract was awarded to SMIDSY Ltd. (trading as Beryl) at a value of £845,854 awarded on 12th March 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses experienced in vehicle-fleet management services and bicycle provision to engage with a local authority like Stevenage Borough Council for the delivery of cycle hire schemes. With a cancelled status, the tender included an extension option of 1 year. The procurement process was conducted openly enabling two bids, with one bid from an SME. Suppliers with expertise in managing cycle hire schemes for public organizations could capitalise on this opportunity for potential business growth.

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Notice Title

SBC 1023 Provision of cycle hire scheme

Notice Description

Provision of a Cycle hire schemeThe Contract requires a provider with a long and successful track record in working with Local Authorities or other organisations in the UK public delivering cycle hire schemes. Stevenage expects the scheme will initially require a minimum of 220 cycles (including minimum of 50% e-bikes) for the commencement of the scheme with at least 45 docking stations. Stevenage's preference is that the bikes be predominantly physically 'docked', whether through stands, traditional physical docking infrastructure or integration with existing street furniture.Depending on the success of the scheme and availability of funding, it may be extended and/or expanded into other areas of the Borough and adjoining areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.The Council is seeking a provider with a long and successful track record in working with Local Authorities or other organisations in the UK public delivering cycle hire schemes. Stevenage expects the scheme will initially require a minimum of 220 cycles (including minimum of 50% e-bikes) for the commencement of the scheme with at least 45 docking stations. Stevenage's preference is that the bikes be predominantly physically 'docked', whether through stands, traditional physical docking infrastructure or integration with existing street furniture.The scheme will run for an initial trial period of 4 years in Stevenage with a potential to extend for a further 2 years as 2 x 1-year extensions. Depending on the success of the scheme and availability of funding, it may be extended and/or expanded into other areas of the Borough and adjoining areas.

Options: extension option of 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040daa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010536-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£845,854 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20242 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
Stevenage Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMIDSY Ltd. (t/a Beryl)

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