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title: "Tackling Cycling Inequalities In Essex - Essex Pedal"
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# Tackling Cycling Inequalities In Essex - Essex Pedal

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64c8ae5c-3d26-4c8d-8e57-a4511a8bdeac

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Tackling Cycling Inequalities In Essex - Essex Pedal" was initiated by Essex County Council, focusing on providing bicycles to low-income communities in the East of England. This project aims to support up to 10% of the most deprived populations through a pilot that includes specific areas in Clacton. The tender, classified under the industry category of 'Bicycles', was published on 15 January 2021. The procurement method is open, permitting a competitive bid process, with the tender period concluding on 15 February 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2021 and continue until 31 March 2024, with an estimated value of £500,000.

This initiative presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers in the bicycle industry, particularly those specialising in providing adaptive bikes and tailored solutions for diverse needs—including options suitable for children, disabled individuals, and various community groups. Businesses that focus on social responsibility and have the capability to deliver large quantities of bicycles efficiently would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project not only allows participants to contribute to community well-being but also aligns with initiatives in public health and sustainable transport, thereby appealing to socially-conscious enterprises.

## Notice

Essex Pedal Power scheme is focused on low-income communities where the need is highest, and the benefits of becoming regularly active through cycling are greatest. Our ambition is to address this through a large scale project. This scheme will be a priority for Essex County Council, as it links directly to the ECC Place and Public Health Business Plan, as well as plans for Business Recovery and Climate Change. Different approaches will be tested across Essex, including in Tendring replicating the successful Big Birmingham Bikes scheme delivered by TAWS which has been running for the past 7 years. The aspiration is to make this a county wide scheme to provide free bikes and support to up to 10% of the most deprived communities across the county. To begin with, the scheme would pilot in Jaywick and the 5 most deprived wards in Clacton (Alton Park, Bocking Elms, Pier, St Marys and Rush Green), with a plan to provide up to 3000 local people with new quality bikes in the pilot phase. These areas are some of the most deprived in Essex. This equates to approx 31,000 residents in total, with a plan to give away 3000 bikes in the pilot phase. (ratio of 1:10). Essex County Council is looking for a provider who is able to supply, potentially, up to 3000 bikes in phases from April 2021 to March 2024, acting as a large bike shop for the client (Essex County Council) with a catalogue of products available for supply. The range of bikes will vary depending on the need of the individuals, including adult hybrid bikes, and bikes suitable for children, disabled people, girls and women, older people, overweight and obese people, and couriers. Additional information: Your tender submission must be submitted to the Authority electronically by publishing through this ITT CO0041 Essex Pedal Power at https://www.proactisplaza.com, using RFX REQ1000180:- not later than 12:00 (noon) hours on 15/02/2021 It is the Authority's policy to reject any tenders received after the above deadline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c2d5a4-7ad5-4bf6-8aba-05b7588d9ded |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c2d5a4-7ad5-4bf6-8aba-05b7588d9ded
- 15 Jan 2021 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce973c2b-deda-4689-bfd8-c0a41a161331

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c2d5a4-7ad5-4bf6-8aba-05b7588d9ded
  8th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce973c2b-deda-4689-bfd8-c0a41a161331
  15th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/edd1714c-94be-4992-81bb-6d1fdd4e9af0

## Notice URLs

- https://www.proactisplaza.com

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