Planning

Micro-Mobility

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is in the planning phase for a procurement process titled "Micro-Mobility," focusing on the services industry, specifically road transport. This initiative seeks to contract e-scooter and e-bike hire services to continue participation in national e-scooter trials overseen by the Department for Transport. The procurement will address multiple UK regions, including UKC through UKK. The key milestone is a preliminary market engagement with a deadline of 30 January 2026. This process via the 'Find a Tender' service outlines Oxfordshire's commitment to developing sustainable transportation solutions.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in micro-mobility services and road transport solutions. Companies offering innovative e-scooter and e-bike hiring services will find this an excellent opportunity to secure a contract lasting until 2028, with the potential for renewal up to 2029. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, aligning with Oxfordshire County Council's suitability criteria. Engaging with this procurement process could enable participating businesses to expand their geographical reach across several UK regions, driving significant growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Micro-Mobility

Notice Description

Procuring a new contract for e-scooter and e-bike hire in Oxford to continue participation in national e-scooter trials run by the Department for Transport.

Planning Information

Please use the below link to the Microsoft Form. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2jld8Owm6k6465_xpoLV5eWYDvyT-DhLgWM33vpO2EJUNlRUTE5LNVpYNkw5S080OFBGVVZQUlM5Ui4u

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003551-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bethanie.jack@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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