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title: "Plug In Suffolk Car Clubs - AWARD"
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# Plug In Suffolk Car Clubs - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ea172ee-8690-49d6-b147-ba2c951fd921

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Plug In Suffolk Car Clubs" project. This procurement, classified under "Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services" (CPV 63000000), is focused on the provision and commissioning of 20 electric vehicle car clubs across 10 locations in Suffolk. The contract, awarded as a Concessions Contract, was valued at £1,214,340 (exclusive of VAT). Key dates included the tender submission deadline on 15 November 2024 and the contract award date on 23 December 2024. The contract period is set from 1 May 2025 to 30 September 2029. The open procurement method ensured a transparent and competitive tender process.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies in the electric vehicle and car sharing sectors. With the implementation of electric vehicle car clubs, businesses specialising in electric vehicles, car club operations, infrastructure development, and related services stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusive nature of this procurement. The awarded contract to Co-wheels Car Club Community Interest Company suggests a preference for community-focused and sustainable business practices, making this a prime opportunity for businesses with similar values to engage in future tenders and partnerships with Suffolk County Council.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Electric Vehicle Car Clubs across Suffolk. The Contract is for the commissioning of 20 Car Club electric vehicles across 10 locations across Suffolk. The Contract will operate as a Concessions Contract. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS1,214,340 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 15 November 2024 - 12:00 (12 Noon). Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 01 November 2024 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22965227-f9bb-478d-bbe6-30096093c449 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,214,340 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CO-WHEELS CAR CLUB COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22965227-f9bb-478d-bbe6-30096093c449

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22965227-f9bb-478d-bbe6-30096093c449
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

## Provenance

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