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NSS01523 Cycle to Work

NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

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18 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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27 May 2024 at 00:00

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17 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS National Services Scotland and Public Health Scotland, involves the tender titled "NSS01523 Cycle to Work", aimed at providing an Employee Cycle to Work Scheme to approximately 4,720 employees across Scotland. The contract is classified under services within the CPV code 79420000, covering the Health sector and spans a 4-year period with options for extension. Located in Edinburgh, UK, the procurement uses an open procedure and has been awarded to Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd., with the contract signed on 23rd May 2024, valued at £366,000 and remains active. The process includes several stages such as tender, award, and contract update, with a submission deadline previously on 18th December 2023.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale suppliers in the cycling and mobility sectors, ensuring access to government contracts and public sector engagement. Businesses equipped to meet the technical requirements, such as having an online shop and local presence for bicycle collection and customer support, will be well-suited to compete. The procurement process, with coverage by the GPA and focusing on quality and price, demonstrates a commitment to fostering beneficial partnerships in the sustainable commuting industry, aligning business objectives with community benefits through inclusion in technical assessments.

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Notice Title

NSS01523 Cycle to Work

Notice Description

NSS and PHS would like to tender for a single supplier contract for the provision of an Employee Cycle to Work Scheme. The contract will continue for a period of 4 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years annually, undertaken at the sole discretion of NSS and PHS. The Cycle to Work Scheme will be open to circa 4,720 employees of both NSS and PHS based across Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NSS and PHS would like to tender for a single supplier contract for the provision of an Employee Cycle to Work Scheme. The contract will continue for a period of 4 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years annually, undertaken at the sole discretion of NSS and PHS. The Cycle to Work Scheme will be open to circa 4,720 employees of both NSS and PHS based across Scotland.

Renewal: 24 months extension available in 2x 12 month increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000750314
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551958
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

66114000 - Financial leasing services

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£366,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
November 2029.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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