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title: "SS17023 Cycle to Work Scheme"
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# SS17023 Cycle to Work Scheme

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bcfa23e-5128-4b83-aaab-d0b4e0621c84

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## Summary

Kent County Council is inviting tenders for the SS17023 Cycle to Work Scheme, aimed at reducing environmental pollution and promoting healthier commuting options for its employees. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with a total estimated value of £336,000 and an expected contract period commencing on 29th August 2017 and lasting for three years, potentially extending for an additional year. The deadline for submitting tender responses was 31st July 2017, and the scheme operates within the Transport equipment and services industry, specifically based in the South East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as the successful supplier will be required to partner with or subcontract independent local providers. Businesses specialising in bicycles, safety equipment, and associated services are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework agreement will enable these businesses to increase their market presence and contribute to a government initiative that encourages employee wellbeing and supports environmentally friendly transport solutions.

## Notice

To reduce environmental pollution and promote healthier journeys, the 1999 Finance Act introduced an annual tax exemption which allows employers to hire bicycles and safety equipment to employees (up to the cumulative value of PS1,000) as a tax-free benefit. Kent County Council's HR team run a Cycle to Work scheme in pre-determined windows, usually in May and September each year, for 6-8 weeks each window. During this time, eligible 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. At present, the bicycles are supplied by the incumbent Cycle to Work scheme provider and their own national network of suppliers. The incumbent Cycle to Work scheme provider also works with independent, local small businesses. Kent County Council requires the ongoing provision of a Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme to Kent County Council employees. The Council are inviting potential suppliers to tender for the provision of a Cycle to Work scheme whereby the successful supplier would be expected to organise and manage the scheme on behalf of the Council. This will be a Framework Agreement which will allow bicycles and equipment to be purchased as required on a call-off basis depending on employee demand. The scheme provider will be required to partner with or sub-contract to independent local providers, both at the beginning and throughout the scheme duration. This will increase the range of bicycles and equipment available to Council employees and increase the opportunities local (SMEs) Small and Medium Enterprises have to participate in the scheme. Each scheme has an estimated value of PS42k and two are run per year. On the basis of a 36 month framework agreement, the total estimated value is PS252k and with one optional extension of 12 months, the total estimated value would be PS336k, but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the framework agreement. The Council do not currently pay any additional monies for the running of the scheme itself and any money spent acquiring the bicycles and equipment is recouped in full from the employees over the hire period (usually 12 months). The Council currently receives cash back from its incumbent provider and this would be required to continue under the new framework agreement. The framework agreement is anticipated to commence upon 29th August 2017 and will continue for a period of 36 (thirty six) months, with one optional contract extension of 12 (twelve) months unless terminated in accordance with the framework agreement terms and conditions (Appendix F) on the Kent Business Portal. Should you wish to tender for this opportunity, please log in to the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) to obtain the Invitation to Tender documentation and submit your tender response no later than noon on 31st July 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79895561-a017-449a-ae59-54512a3edb90 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2017 - 28 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £336,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £336,000 |
| 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 1XQ |
| 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
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2017 at 08:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79895561-a017-449a-ae59-54512a3edb90
- 3 Jul 2017 at 08:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79895561-a017-449a-ae59-54512a3edb90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79895561-a017-449a-ae59-54512a3edb90
  3rd July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=06746556-ac5c-e711-80e3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

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