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title: "e-scooter trials with Buckinghamshire Council"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# e-scooter trials with Buckinghamshire Council

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a5273ed-147e-466f-9391-e1af65eee571

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## Summary

The procurement process for the e-scooter trials with Buckinghamshire Council is currently underway. This initiative aims to evaluate the role of rental e-scooters in promoting flexible transportation options within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, having been officially published on 10th July 2020, with a tender deadline of 21st July 2020. The selected contract is valued at £500,000 and will run from 3rd September 2020 until 31st August 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, catering specifically to transport services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those focusing on sustainable mobility solutions such as e-scooter operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, as they can leverage this trial to contribute to and gain insights from the evolving e-scooter market. Engaging with this contract could foster growth and innovation in transportation while supporting Buckinghamshire Council's objectives for a greener recovery post-COVID-19.

## Notice

DfT announced in May they are fast-tracking and expanding trials of rental e-scooters across the country to promote a green recovery from COVID 19. They will help mitigate the effects of current reduced public transport capacity and support other social distancing options on our transport infrastructure. The trials will also provide evidence to inform final decisions about whether and how to fully legalise e-scooters in the UK. Participating in this trial represents an opportunity for Buckinghamshire to understand the potential role for e-scooters in providing flexible on-demand mobility options for our communities. The trial will provide us with the opportunity to: * Evaluate safety * Measure the transport mode-shift * Measure acceptability to other road users and the community and the public response to the trials * Inform future decisions around legalisation We expect to select one operator to collaboratively develop an e-scooter trial for 12 months that is suitable for our communities. Additional information: Further information about the Council's requirements and how to submit an expression of interest can be found on the Council's Procurement Portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=59490675-ecc1-ea11-8104-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22639be0-ab62-41dc-b086-a35eb29c323b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2020 - 21 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZIPP MOBILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2020 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22639be0-ab62-41dc-b086-a35eb29c323b
- 10 Jul 2020 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b26419d-0f08-46c1-b3b4-da90f6117cae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22639be0-ab62-41dc-b086-a35eb29c323b
  27th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b26419d-0f08-46c1-b3b4-da90f6117cae
  10th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=59490675-ecc1-ea11-8104-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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