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title: "Somerset West and Taunton E-Scooter Trial"
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buyer: "SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL"
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# Somerset West and Taunton E-Scooter Trial

Buyer: SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-906173ba-a559-4fa0-beb2-880d71d0db57

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## Summary

Somerset West and Taunton Council is inviting bids for the "Somerset West and Taunton E-Scooter Trial" project, which falls under the sporting services industry. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 17 August 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 7 September 2020 and will last until 30 September 2021. The council is structured to accommodate operators in the South West region of England, and this opportunity has a value of £173,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of e-scooter services and related transport solutions. Companies that offer innovative transportation options, transport equipment, or have experience with local government contracts will find themselves well-positioned to compete. By collaborating with Somerset West and Taunton Council, successful bidders could significantly enhance their market presence and contribute to shaping urban mobility initiatives in the region.

## Notice

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) are seeking bids from flexible e-scooter operators interested in working with SWT on this exciting opportunity to assist in tailoring a scheme to be presented to the Department for Transport (DfT) by 31 August 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a6c2b7-38fb-4101-9455-3962b3b4971f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £173,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 1HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34400000 - Motorcycles, bicycles and sidecars
- 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 92600000 - Sporting services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2020 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a6c2b7-38fb-4101-9455-3962b3b4971f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a6c2b7-38fb-4101-9455-3962b3b4971f
  5th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk

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