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title: "Cycle Parking for the South Essex Active Travel (SEAT) Programme"
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# Cycle Parking for the South Essex Active Travel (SEAT) Programme

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00c87566-ff6b-45c2-a0f4-9e8e87307746

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking a cycle parking provider for the "Cycle Parking for the South Essex Active Travel (SEAT) Programme," with a contract value of £36,000. This initiative aims to establish an Approved Provider List for delivering cycle parking solutions across Southend, South East Essex, and Thurrock. The procurement process, conducted through a limited method via competitive quotation, is currently at the award stage, having published the contract on 10th October 2018 following its tender period ending on 14th September 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2018 and will run until 31st March 2020, focusing on services within the sports goods and equipment industry.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in cycling infrastructure, particularly those offering diverse cycle parking solutions such as Sheffield stands, planters, and bike hangers. Companies capable of engaging with businesses and organisations in the SEAT area are encouraged to participate, as the winning provider will be responsible for promoting and marketing the scheme, conducting site visits, and liaising directly with clients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited for this contract, given their capacity to foster local engagement and collaboration with the Travel Engagement Team.

## Notice

SBC are looking for a cycle parking provider(s) to join an Approved Provider List to deliver cycle parking across Southend, South East Essex and Thurrock. Requirements of the successful bidder: * To supply a range of cycle parking offers to businesses and organisations within the SEAT area. * Offer various types of cycle parking from a range of different manufacturers e.g. Sheffield stands, planters and bike hanger. * SBC will fund a maximum of 4 parking spaces per organisations, but organisations are able to purchase extra spaces from the provider if they wish. * To promote and market the scheme using their own marketing and communication tools to engage potential clients. * Handle all requests and enquiries regarding the scheme. * Carry out site visits where necessary to identify a suitable location and liaise with the client to establish the best type of cycle parking. * Offer a sample of cycle literature offering advice and promoting the benefits of cycling to all applicants. * Provide a presentation to the head of organisations if required. * The providers will also work closely with the Travel Engagement Team to identify and share organisations. * The providers will seek appropriate evaluation of the programme including participant feedback in line with the SEAT monitoring and evaluation plan. * Delivery of the physical cycle parking will be free of charge to the participating organisation; however installation cost will be met by the applicant. * Each organisation must meet set criteria as agreed by SBC. * The providers will promote the South Essex Active Travel interventions and services to organisations in the SEAT area. * The provider may also be required to attend SEAT events and activities up to a maximum of 6. The successful bidder(s) will ensure that each of the above deliverables meet the approval of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6cea9e-cee7-4bc6-996d-d0b967572559 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARKTHATBIKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2018 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6cea9e-cee7-4bc6-996d-d0b967572559
- 24 Aug 2018 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecdd57f8-5533-48ed-902d-b7cd8b560e7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6cea9e-cee7-4bc6-996d-d0b967572559
  10th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecdd57f8-5533-48ed-902d-b7cd8b560e7d
  24th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/915c50ac-b726-47fe-9f8f-a8e1ccbd5c95
  Brief

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