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PL0092 E-Scooter Rental Schemes

Essex County Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

21 Nov 2025 at 13:32

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

15 Sep 2025 at 18:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Jul 2025 at 16:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 May 2025 at 21:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has initiated a procurement process for a comprehensive E-Scooter Rental Scheme, aiming to provide a sustainable transport option within specific zones in Essex, including Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, and Harlow. The project is classified under the services category and utilises an open procedure as its procurement method, reflecting a prospective gross contract value of £10 million. The procurement process began in May 2025 with the planning stage, followed by tender and award stages, finally leading to the signing of the contract in August 2025. The initial contract period is set from 14th August 2025 until 31st May 2026, with the possibility of three additional extensions, each spanning twelve months, depending on further trial extensions by the government. The location involved is the UKH3 region, and the contract is set to comply with the UK's legal frameworks and regulations.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in sustainable transport solutions, particularly those with experience in managing vehicular rental schemes. With Essex County Council's commitment to encouraging behavioural shifts towards eco-friendly transport, the tender opens avenues for firms well-versed in such micromobility projects. Ideal applicants include organisations capable of demonstrating robust financial health and technical expertise in maintaining and operating E-scooter services while aligning with governmental environmental initiatives. Additionally, companies with innovative technology, strategic operational plans, and the capability to ensure customer safety and sustainable practices will find this contract particularly suited for their growth and effectiveness in expanding their operations in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PL0092 E-Scooter Rental Schemes

Notice Description

Essex County Council ('the Authority') are procuring a concessions contract for a single Service Provider to deliver E-scooter rental schemes, including but not limited to the provision, management, protection and maintenance of E-scooter vehicles, within set Operating Zones in the county: Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester and Harlow. The initial term for the Contract is from 14th August 2025 to 31st May 2026, and there are provisions within the Contract to extend Services for three periods of twelve months thereafter, permitting extension to align with government regulations should the E-scooters trials be extended. The Service Provider shall ensure the outcome of this contract is an additional sustainable transport option to support the Authority's net zero targets, promoting behaviour change away from motor transport, and to improve connectivity across the region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are provisions within the Contract to extend Services for three periods of twelve months, permitting extension to align with government regulations should the UK E-scooters trials be extended. The decision to extend the Contract is at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076041-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34421000 - Motor scooters

60112000 - Public road transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOI TECHNOLOGY UK LTD

Further Information

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