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title: "EScooter Trial Extension 2024 Concession Contract"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2024-03-06"
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# EScooter Trial Extension 2024 Concession Contract

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cec7394-add9-418b-acf1-98aa86e1c27c

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## Summary

The Somerset Council is inviting tenders for the EScooter Trial Extension 2024 Concession Contract. This procurement falls under the industry category of miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts. The contract, with a value of £2,700,000 GBP, is set to commence on June 1, 2024, and run until May 31, 2026. The operational areas for the service include Taunton, Minehead, Yeovil, and a planned area in Bridgwater. The tender deadline is April 4, 2024, for this open procedure below threshold.

This opportunity with Somerset Council is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide EScooter hire services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Businesses involved in the supply of motorcycles, motor scooters, and cycles with auxiliary motors would find this tender particularly relevant for business growth. The council contact person for further details is Paul Sandison, reachable at paul.sandison@somerset.gov.uk.

## Notice

The council is tendering for a Department for Transport (DfT) approved EScooter operator to provide an EScooter hire service for the duration of the latest DfT trial extension of 24 months commencing 1st June 2024. The operational areas will include the three current in Taunton, Minehead and Yeovil. It is anticipated a fourth area in Bridgwater will be introduced in the autumn of 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987369bb-de54-4fd0-b19e-52ef1bd71394 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34410000 - Motorcycles
- 34420000 - Motor scooters and cycles with auxiliary motors
- 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2024 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987369bb-de54-4fd0-b19e-52ef1bd71394

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987369bb-de54-4fd0-b19e-52ef1bd71394
  6th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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