Planning

Cycle to Work Scheme

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex is in the planning stage of procuring services for its "Cycle to Work Scheme". This planned procurement falls under the miscellaneous services industry category. The university, classified as a public authority within sub-central government, is located in Falmer, Brighton, United Kingdom. The contract is scheduled to begin on 31st March 2027 and is expected to last until 30th March 2031. An essential date for potential suppliers is 30th April 2026, when the notice of future procurement activities is expected to be communicated.

This upcoming tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the services sector to collaborate with an esteemed educational institution. Companies skilled in offering diverse and flexible services could greatly benefit, especially those that can accommodate sustainable transport solutions per the needs of the university's Cycle to Work Scheme. Engaging in this procurement process could drive business growth, offering a chance to secure a long-term contract within a well-regarded public sector framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cycle to Work Scheme

Notice Description

The university operates a Cycle to Work scheme for staff. This is through two suppliers for broader choice and this activity is in preparation for the end of the second supplier contract. This was originally let via a framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0522d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026428-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2031 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
c.hutchinson@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Further Information

Notice Documents

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