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title: "Cycle to work Scheme"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
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# Cycle to work Scheme

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a5afb74-ce21-445b-8155-451e79ede829

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## Summary

The University of Sussex is procuring miscellaneous services under the title "Cycle to Work Scheme". The contract, awarded to Halfords Limited, involves staff choosing a bike from the Halfords website and entering into a hire agreement for salary sacrifice, with bikes up to a value of £3,000 and typically for 12-18 months. This procurement falls under the industry category of Miscellaneous Services (CPV 98300000) and is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage is complete, with the contract period running from 24th March 2023 to 23rd March 2027. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement with an important tender deadline on 16th March 2023.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth, particularly for suppliers that can provide services related to employee benefits and cycle-to-work schemes. Large enterprises, especially those capable of handling substantial hire agreements and servicing a nationwide audience, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The collaboration with an established retailer like Halfords demonstrates a preference for experienced suppliers with a robust logistical framework. The scheme's setup highlights opportunities for businesses offering similar large-scale employee benefit schemes or looking to expand their market within the education sector. Businesses focusing on sustainable transport services might also find growth potential through similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Provision of a Cycle to Work scheme. Staff are able to choose a bike from the Halfords Website (links from our website). They then enter into a hire agreement for salary sacrifice with Halfords and the university (that is approved by the rewards team). Bikes can be up to a value of PS3,000 and terms are typically 12-18 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/529de5fb-423f-44a4-8aca-04ad188e637e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2023 - 23 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 14:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/529de5fb-423f-44a4-8aca-04ad188e637e
- 21 Jun 2023 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/529de5fb-423f-44a4-8aca-04ad188e637e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/529de5fb-423f-44a4-8aca-04ad188e637e
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sussex.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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