--- title: "Car Club Provision for TWBC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e126636-b3df-4b09-a12a-e9fe345120ee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e126636-b3df-4b09-a12a-e9fe345120ee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e126636-b3df-4b09-a12a-e9fe345120ee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e126636-b3df-4b09-a12a-e9fe345120ee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-16" --- # Car Club Provision for TWBC Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e126636-b3df-4b09-a12a-e9fe345120ee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e126636-b3df-4b09-a12a-e9fe345120ee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e126636-b3df-4b09-a12a-e9fe345120ee.json) ## Summary Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Car Club Provision for TWBC." This opportunity falls under the transport services industry category and is located in Tunbridge Wells, in the South East of England. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 7th December 2017. This concession contract has an initial duration of three years, beginning on 1st January 2018, with the possibility of two annual extensions. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, welcoming a wide range of tenders. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in car rental and fleet management, particularly those that focus on sustainable transport solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the initiative supports a pay-as-you-go model aimed at improving accessibility and encouraging environmentally friendly travel choices. Participating in this scheme not only allows businesses to engage with the local authority but also positions them as contributors to social and ecological objectives within the community. ## Notice Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (the Authority) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified operators for the provision of a 'back to base' car club scheme. This will be a concession contract with an initial term of 3 years, with the option of 2 further annual extensions. The Authority will not be providing financial support for the scheme, with the exception of payment of invoices for staff use of the scheme (which is outside of the scope of this contract) and the funding of dedicated Car Club parking provisions (TRO, Lining and Signage). The scheme will be based upon a pay as you go membership 'Car Club', which will be used by the general public and ad hoc by the Authority's employees conducting Council business as part of a corporate membership. The Authority do not bloc book any of the vehicles and Council staff are expected to book vehicles in the same way as other car club members. Car clubs have economic, social, corporate and environmental benefits which enable the Authority to deliver their policy aims and corporate goals, whilst enabling residents and businesses to make more sustainable travel choices, support modal shift and encourage active travel. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1066f356-b8cf-4de4-b88b-4c6a47df8208 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 1 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN1 1RS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tunbridge Wells | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 16 Nov 2017 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1066f356-b8cf-4de4-b88b-4c6a47df8208 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1066f356-b8cf-4de4-b88b-4c6a47df8208 16th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e126636-b3df-4b09-a12a-e9fe345120ee. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e126636-b3df-4b09-a12a-e9fe345120ee.json.