Tender

Oxfordshire Micromobility scheme

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is inviting tenders for the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme, seeking a sole operator for a 24-month e-scooter and e-bike hire service with a possible extension of up to 24 additional months. The scheme, commencing on 1st October 2026, will serve central Oxfordshire, including Oxford and its surrounding areas. It aims to support sustainable commuting and reduce car usage and pollution. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 29th May 2026. Enquiries can be made until 15th May 2026, with awards expected by 31st July 2026. The process follows an open procedure and is suited for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating inclusivity for a range of business sizes.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport and micro-mobility sectors, particularly those specialising in sustainable transport solutions. Companies experienced in managing e-scooter or e-bike services can leverage this contract to expand their operations within the UK, particularly given its alignment with modern sustainability goals. The contract's focus on quality through a 75% quality criterion and 15% cost consideration underscores the importance of delivering a high-standard service, making it a promising opportunity for businesses that prioritize innovation and quality in service delivery. Enterprises capable of conducting such operations professionally stand to benefit significantly from successful tendering.

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Notice Title

Oxfordshire Micromobility scheme

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council (the Council) and its partners are inviting Tenders for the delivery of a 24-month e-scooter and e-bike hire service - the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme - to commence 1st October 2026, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme has two components: 1. A hire e-scooter and e-bike scheme covering central Oxfordshire (so including Oxford and surrounding areas, for example, Abingdon, Botley, Horspath, Kennington, Kidlington and Wheatley). 2. Hire e-bike trials across the Science Vale area , and separately, Bicester. The Council is seeking to appoint a sole operator to provide both e-scooters and e-bikes for hire in Oxfordshire, with the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme contract replacing the current e-scooter contract and the e-bike voluntary Code of Conduct . The objectives of the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme are to: ? Support safe commuting to work and education and health. ? Reduce private car usage and congestion. ? Contribute towards the reduction in air pollution and carbon emissions. ? Monitor and improve perceptions and attitudes towards micromobility. ? Deliver a safe and accessible alternative travel mode which complements the public transport offer, especially for first-/last-mile journeys. ? Deliver a network of parking bays that are accessible and do not detriment footway users. ? Ensure compliant and responsible parking of e-scooters and e-bikes through engagement with operator and data monitoring. ? Offer choice to residents and visitors through providing a public joint e-scooter and e-bike hire scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040746-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34420000 - Motor scooters and cycles with auxiliary motors

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

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

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