Award

E-Scooter and E-Bike Concession Contract

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 08:30

Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 17:55

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council initiated a procurement process for a concession contract focused on the on-street hire of e-scooters and e-bikes within Liverpool, under the industry category of road transport services. The procurement followed an open procedure method and the tender was completed with the award dated 28th October 2025. The contract, which runs from 6th June 2025 to 5th June 2027, relates to a lot covering the entire Liverpool City area (UKD72). The council originally invited electronic submissions for this opportunity, with the submission period ending on 10th February 2025. The initial stage of the tender was active with the final award made to Bolt Operations UK Limited.

This concession contract offers business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in providing e-scooter and e-bike sharing services, particularly those that can deliver high-quality services with a strong social value output. The winning supplier, Bolt Operations UK Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale business well-suited for this contract. Companies within the transport services industry looking to engage in public-private partnership models for urban mobility solutions could find similar procurements beneficial for expansion. The scoring of bids focused 40% on cost, 50% on quality, and 10% on social value, indicating the council's emphasis on comprehensive service provision and community benefit, essential considerations for potential bidders.

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Notice Title

E-Scooter and E-Bike Concession Contract

Notice Description

Concession contract for on street hire of e-scooters and e-bikes within Liverpool.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Concession contract for on street hire of e-scooters and e-bikes within Liverpool.

Renewal: Option to extend for a period of 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cf4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073777-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 5 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Sam Spencer
Contact Email
sam.spencer@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512309769

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLT OPERATIONS

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