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title: "Cycle to Work Scheme"
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# Cycle to Work Scheme

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7358e0a9-7f18-4dfd-9c0b-ff3f2a0fd67a

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## Summary

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded a contract for the "Cycle to Work Scheme" worth £500,000. The scheme involves loaning bicycles and safety equipment to employees for commuting purposes. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 1st May 2022 to 30th April 2027, aimed at reducing pollution and promoting healthier journeys in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in the bicycle industry or employee benefits sector. Businesses specializing in providing cycling-related services or safety equipment could compete well for this contract, catering to the initiative to encourage cycling for commuting in the identified region. Being a service-oriented procurement, firms with expertise in managing similar schemes or employee benefits programs are well-suited to engage with KENT COUNTY COUNCIL for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

The 1999 Finance Act introduced an annual tax exemption that allows employers to loan bicycles and safety equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit to reduce environmental pollution and promote healthier journeys. As a result, KCC runs typically two annual Cycle2Work schemes in pre-determined windows, usually in April and September. During this time, employees can take part in the salary sacrifice scheme and acquire bicycles and safety equipment for the primary use of commuting to and from work. They can purchase the bike and equipment at the end of the arrangement. This was procured by the ESPO 319_19-Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b29ccc5-55e9-4cec-a797-a3c8df75f77a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2023 at 09:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b29ccc5-55e9-4cec-a797-a3c8df75f77a
- 7 Sep 2022 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b29ccc5-55e9-4cec-a797-a3c8df75f77a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b29ccc5-55e9-4cec-a797-a3c8df75f77a
  30th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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