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Plug In Suffolk Car Clubs

Suffolk County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2025 at 09:24

Award Notice
Tender

16 Oct 2024 at 11:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Plug In Suffolk Car Clubs" project, led by the Suffolk County Council, focuses on developing electric vehicle car clubs across Suffolk. Categorised under supporting and auxiliary transport services, this initiative involves commissioning 20 electric vehicles across 10 locations, aligning with the industry category for transport and travel agencies. The contract operates under an open procedure as a concessions contract, valued at £1,214,340 excluding VAT. It has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 23 December 2024, and Co-wheels Car Club Community Interest Company recognized as the successful supplier. The procurement process concluded with a formal tender submission deadline on 15 November 2024. This initiative reflects a strategic push toward eco-friendly transportation solutions within the region UKH14.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in electric vehicle technology, fleet management, and sustainable transport solutions to grow by participating in a significant public sector project. Companies specialising in these areas, particularly those that are familiar with managing car club logistics, can leverage this procurement to establish or expand their presence in Suffolk. Moreover, the open procedural format and high-quality (70%) and commercial (30%) evaluation criteria suggest an accessible bidding process for SMEs seeking to contribute innovative solutions to regional or local authorities like Suffolk County Council. This can drive business development and foster community collaboration in eco-based transportation initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plug In Suffolk Car Clubs

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council has awarded for the provision of Electric Vehicle Car Clubs across Suffolk.The Contract is for the commissioning of 20 Car Club electric vehicles across 10 locations across Suffolk. The Contract will operate as a Concessions Contract.Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS1,214,340 exclusive of VAT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council is seeking a Car Club operator to install and manage the delivery of Electric Vehicle Car Clubs across Suffolk. Additional information: The estimated Contract Value is PS1,214,340 this includes the initial 18 month contract and the further extension period of 3 year. Given the nature of the requirement the actual value will be dependent on take up of Car Club membership and usage by members of the public as such Suffolk County Council cannot guarantee any values.

Renewal: This contract is subject to a contract extension of three (3 years), please see ITT documents for full details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04aca1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016119-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34144900 - Electric vehicles

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,214,340 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,214,340 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,214,340 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Suffolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Co-wheels Car Club Community Interest Company

Further Information

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