--- title: "Soft Market Test - Shared eCargo Bike Schemes for Cambridgeshire County Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9ca61a2-157c-4ce8-a9c2-62dbeab565cf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9ca61a2-157c-4ce8-a9c2-62dbeab565cf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9ca61a2-157c-4ce8-a9c2-62dbeab565cf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9ca61a2-157c-4ce8-a9c2-62dbeab565cf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LGSS" published: "2020-08-27" --- # Soft Market Test - Shared eCargo Bike Schemes for Cambridgeshire County Council Buyer: LGSS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9ca61a2-157c-4ce8-a9c2-62dbeab565cf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9ca61a2-157c-4ce8-a9c2-62dbeab565cf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9ca61a2-157c-4ce8-a9c2-62dbeab565cf.json) ## Summary The Cambridgeshire County Council, represented by LGSS, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Soft Market Test - Shared eCargo Bike Schemes". This initiative falls under the transport industry category and is located in the East of England. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 21st September 2020. This tender is part of a broader effort funded by the Department for Transport to implement eCargo bike schemes, specifically focusing on shared models to benefit local enterprises and promote sustainable transport options. This procurement presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, especially those that specialise in sustainable transport solutions, logistics, and cycling infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The successful provider will contribute to enhancing the cycling culture in Cambridge while fostering economic growth and supporting community-oriented initiatives. Engaging in this soft market testing will enable businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in developing effective systems for eCargo bike schemes, including aspects such as booking systems, security, and maintenance services. ## Notice In May 2020, the Department for Transport awarded 18 local authorities funding through the eCargo Bike Grant Fund. Cambridgeshire County Council and Cambridge City Council, supported by City Changer Cargo Bike and the Greater Cambridge Partnership, put together a joint bid for 30 eCargo Bikes to deliver four separate initiatives, including two shared and pool eCargo Bike schemes for Cambridge. Through a separate Request for Quotation document, we are seeking a provider to supply, service and maintain the eCargo Bikes (details available on ProContract Ref: DN495845), and in parallel we are carrying out this soft market testing to understand how the schemes could work in practice. These shared cargo bike schemes will build upon the strong local cycling culture in Cambridge to support families and small city centre enterprises, and contribute to healthy lives, active travel, sustainable transport and local employment. As a lead partner on the Horizon 2020 project, City Changer Cargo Bike, we have recognised the value cargo bikes have within the transport mix in Cambridge. The grant funding will increase the impact of many of the activities within City Changer Cargo Bike, providing the opportunity to transform the project implementation plans, into schemes working in practice. We are carrying out this soft market testing, to better understand how best to run the schemes. This includes, but is not limited to, booking systems, locks and security, battery charging, storage, promotion, pricing structure, insurance and rider training. Additional information: E-Tendering portal: (access documents here): https://www.lgss.co.uk/services/procurement/lgss-procurement-portal/ Title: Soft Market Test for Shared eCargo Bike Schemes Cambridgeshire County Council Reference no. DN495874 For technical / navigational support contact ProContract by telephone on 0330 005 0352 (9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday) or by email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a955be37-a914-41a2-88b3-d489109a097b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Sep 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LGSS | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB3 0AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2020 at 11:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a955be37-a914-41a2-88b3-d489109a097b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a955be37-a914-41a2-88b3-d489109a097b 27th August 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/ - https://www.lgss.co.uk/services/procurement/lgss-procurement-portal/ ## 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-a9ca61a2-157c-4ce8-a9c2-62dbeab565cf. 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