WMCA Micromobility Scheme - Tender Notice

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                "description": "A market engagement event was held via Microsoft Teams on 2nd July 2024 which involved a presentation by WMCA, engagement with micromobility operators and a Q&A session. Topics discussed as part of the presentation included an overview of TfWM, a background to our past and current micromobility schemes and the strategic context to the region. The market engagement section of the event was used to discuss the evolution of the sector, steer from operators on how they would like procurements/contracts to be set up and the opportunities and challenges that they experience from operating these schemes. Insights gained from the event have helped to determine the contract type, relationship approach and layout of the scheme, including vehicle types, pricing etc. Following the event, a questionnaire was issued to attendees which asked 13 questions around a number of different topics. Responses to the questionnaire were received from 5 micromobility operators.",
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        "description": "Two regional micromobility schemes currently operate within the West Midlands. A regional cycle hire scheme (West Midlands Cycle Hire) has been in place since March 2021, predominantly focused on pedal bikes. An eScooter scheme being delivered as part of the Department for Transport (DfT) trial has been in place since August 2023. Both contracts are due to end in early 2026. WMCA are seeking a Service Provider to provide a new service on a concession basis, to include both e-Bikes and eScooters (Micromobility Assets), which allows customers to unlock the vehicles using an app, ride to their destination, park and pay in the app. The Micromobility Services should support West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and its 7 constituent Local Authorities (LAs) in meeting key regional priorities, including: - Encouraging modal shift from the private car - Providing easy and inclusive access to assets which do not conflict with other footway users - Promote the use of public transport with assets available for hire/parking at or close to public transport interchanges The Service Provider will be required to have experience of operating Micromobility Services in the United Kingdom and hold and maintain full CoMoUK Public Bike Share Accreditation throughout the duration of this agreement. The eScooter Vehicle Special Order (VSO) covering the West Midlands allows for a provision of eScooters in 5 of the 7 Local Authority areas within the West Midlands (Birmingham, Coventry, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton (excluding Dudley and Solihull)). Rollout will be dependent on agreement with respective Local Authority areas and is not guaranteed. For reference, eScooters are currently operational in Birmingham and the University of Warwick (Coventry).",
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                            "description": "Tenderers must provide details of up to three contracts which evidence (providing names and localities where appropriate) prior experience of: - Running similar micromobility services with multiple vehicle types, operating over a period of at least 1 year - In scoping service design (including fleet size and customer proposition) and any experience in simulating this prior to deployment. - Working successfully and collaboratively with public bodies towards shared objectives. - Operating in dense urban areas Confirmation of compliance with GDPR and Modern Slavery Act 2015 (if applicable) Confirmation that if sucessful, the Tenderer will commit to paying the Living Wage as a minimum to all employees."
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