Award

LUF - Cycle Hire Scheme, Canterbury

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 10:24

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 09:24

Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Canterbury City Council's "LUF - Cycle Hire Scheme, Canterbury" project has been completed, with the award of the contract finalised on 4th September 2025. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure under the main category of services, specifically targeting the renting or leasing of non-residential property. The intended location for this scheme is the Canterbury region, identified as UKJ4. The contract aims to appoint an operator for a four-year period, with a potential one-year extension, starting in September 2025. The procurement process began in July 2025 and included an electronic submission deadline of 1st August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those focusing on sustainable and urban mobility solutions. With a contract value of £460,000, it offers a financially rewarding partnership for SMEs and firms capable of providing innovative and efficient cycle hire operations in urban environments. The potential for an extended contract based on performance could furnish continuity and growth for businesses with the aptitude to deliver high-quality services that meet the city council's objectives and standards.

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Notice Title

LUF - Cycle Hire Scheme, Canterbury

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint an Operator for the provision of a Cycle Hire Scheme in Canterbury

Lot Information

Lot 1

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint an Operator for the provision of a Cycle Hire Scheme in Canterbury

Renewal: May be extended for a period of 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Operator and at the Council's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055911
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060060-2025
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

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70200000 - Renting or leasing services of own property

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Manu Chapman
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1227000000

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMIDSY LTD (T/A BERYL

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