Planning

WDC - Cycle hire scheme within Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth

WARWICK DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Oct 2025 at 07:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwick District Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "WDC - Cycle hire scheme within Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth," classified under industry category "Bicycles" (CPV: 34430000). The council is looking to establish a cycle hire scheme and is engaging in pre-market research with possible vendors for both docked and virtual docked cycle hire services. The procurement process is currently focused on pre-market engagement, with virtual meetings set for 24th, 25th, and 26th November 2025. Interested suppliers need to register on the E Portal at http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/. The scheme is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026 and will run initially until 30th June 2030, with potential extensions until 2034.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cycle hire technology and infrastructure, particularly those experienced in providing docked and hybrid cycle hire schemes. With its focus on sustainability and community mobility, the contract not only promises robust business growth potential but also allows suppliers to shape the future of urban transportation in the area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, thus broadening the scope for diverse business opportunities and innovation in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WDC - Cycle hire scheme within Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth

Notice Description

Warwick District Council wishes to investigate establishing a cycle hire scheme in Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth. In order to better understand the current state of the marketplace and possibilities for cycle hire schemes in the area the council are looking to engage with providers of: * Docked cycle hire schemes * Virtual Docked cycle hire schemes * Hybrid schemes of physical and virtual docks We are looking for feedback from suppliers on the achievability of the currently identified requirements as well as any additional requirements and opportunities that should be included. First stage currently is to carry out pre-market engagement. with meetings looking to be held: Monday 24th (between 10 am and 3PM) Tuesday 25th (between 10 am and 1pm) Wednesday 26th (between 10am and 1pm) November 2025. Exact time for meetings to be confirmed

Planning Information

Premarket Engagement virtual meetings via MSTeams with potential Providers will be organised for Monday 24th (between 10 am and 3PM) Tuesday 25th (between 10 am and 1pm) Wednesday 26th (between 10am and 1pm) November 2025. Exact time for meetings to be confirmed. If you are interested in attending this event and / or receiving the tender documents and bidding for this work, can you kindly register on our E Portal http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d12b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067295-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICK DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lucy Brown
Contact Email
lucy.brown@warwickdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEAMINGTON SPA
Postcode
CV32 4AT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Leamington Clarendon
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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