Planning

I-4085: Oxford eScooter Trial 2026

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

01 May 2025 at 09:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "I-4085: Oxford eScooter Trial 2026". This contract pertains to the provision of eScooters in Oxford City Centre, as part of a Department for Transport trial, which may be extended beyond its current expiry date of 30 May 2026. Classified under the transport services category, this procurement project is classified as a concession and falls within the services main procurement category. The planned start date for the contract is 1 June 2026, with an end date on 31 May 2028. Interested parties should anticipate the future notice to be published on 1 January 2026.

The eScooter trial offers a dynamic opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in innovative mobility solutions. Companies capable of providing sustainable, urban transport options are likely to find this tender particularly appealing. With Oxfordshire County Council being a sub-central government authority, the contract could foster growth for businesses that excel in collaborating with public authorities. Companies well-versed in executing service-based contracts in the public sector stand to benefit greatly from participating in this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

I-4085: Oxford eScooter Trial 2026

Notice Description

Provision of eScooters in Oxford City Centre - in line with DfT Trial (awaiting confirmation trial will be extended beyond current expiry 30/05/2026).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018295-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
- Kirsty Bridewell
Contact Email
kirsty.bridewell@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7922844278

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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