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title: "TC543 - Cycle to Work Scheme"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# TC543 - Cycle to Work Scheme

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7619a46b-26a9-433a-ac58-0eed52ac45ba

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## Summary

Manchester City Council has completed a procurement process for the "TC543 - Cycle to Work Scheme," aimed at providing bicycles through a salary sacrifice system for its staff. The procurement, classified under CPV code 34430000 for bicycles and 60000000 for transport services, involved an open procedure and had a total value of £320,000. The contract was awarded to Blackhawk Network EMEA Ltd. The procurement process began with the tender notice published on 20th November 2024, with a submission deadline of 20th December 2024. The awarded contract starts on 22nd April 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2027, covering services within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies experienced in managing employee benefit programmes or bicycle services. Businesses specialising in transport services and those capable of handling large-scale service contracts are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the scheme is open to SMEs and VCSEs, fostering diverse participation and potentially enhancing business visibility and credibility through partnership with a reputable public sector organisation like Manchester City Council.

## Notice

The provision to operate Manchester City Council's Cycle To Work scheme to be used by all sections. This scheme allows staff to purchase bicycles through a salary sacrifice system. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Friday, 20 December 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4a35d2-33f6-4126-88ad-b5ae13e09cb5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKHAWK NETWORK EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4a35d2-33f6-4126-88ad-b5ae13e09cb5
- 20 Nov 2024 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ba38407-617a-474a-ab46-a2288e10cc9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4a35d2-33f6-4126-88ad-b5ae13e09cb5
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ba38407-617a-474a-ab46-a2288e10cc9a
  20th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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