--- title: "CONTRACTS FINDER - EARLY ENGAGEMENT - WCC - Car Sharing Club" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3a0eb69-f6de-4e2d-81df-84fd062ad03e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3a0eb69-f6de-4e2d-81df-84fd062ad03e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3a0eb69-f6de-4e2d-81df-84fd062ad03e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3a0eb69-f6de-4e2d-81df-84fd062ad03e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAPITALESOURCING" published: "2021-10-14" --- # CONTRACTS FINDER - EARLY ENGAGEMENT - WCC - Car Sharing Club Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3a0eb69-f6de-4e2d-81df-84fd062ad03e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3a0eb69-f6de-4e2d-81df-84fd062ad03e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3a0eb69-f6de-4e2d-81df-84fd062ad03e.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by Westminster City Council, focusing on the "Car Sharing Club" initiative to improve air quality and reduce congestion in London. This tender, currently in the planning stage, invites industry feedback through an early engagement notice published on 14 October 2021, with the engagement deadline set for 22 November 2021. The procurement method is a tender process and pertains to the motor vehicles sector, specifically electric vehicles, which play a vital role in sustainable transport solutions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in car sharing services, electric vehicle supply, and related technologies. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to enhance the Car Sharing Club's operational models or improve customer experience would be ideally suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as their insights can shape the future direction of this procurement exercise. ## Notice Car Sharing has been operating in Westminster City Council since 2009. One of the main aims of Car Sharing Club is to provide a greener alternative to private vehicle ownership for both residents and business within the City with the effect of improving air quality, easing congestion and freeing up kerb space. It also gives visitors and alternative option to explore Westminster and beyond on top of other modes of transport. Westminster City Council currently hold various contracts with Car Sharing Club suppliers that operate various Car Sharing Club operating models however these will be coming to an end and as a result, the Council will be undertaking a procurement exercise. To help shape and determine the future operating models of the Car Sharing Club and how it's delivered in Westminster, we are inviting feedback from the industry on early procurement ideas to help shape our future specifications and scope of services and to gain a greater understanding of the Car Sharing market in general. As a result we are requesting that all interested suppliers complete the questionnaire and submit their response prior to the closing date specified. The questionnaire can be located at https://www.capitalesourcing.com/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ: pqq_WCC_1718 - Market Engagement - PIN Notice Questionnaire Car Sharing Club. Please note your organisations must register first. If you require any assistance registering on the portal, please contact the capitalesourcing helpdesk on 0800 069 8630. Additional information: To participate in this market engagement exercise, please view the questionnaire via the link below (please note you may need to cut and paste into your browser). https://www.capitalesourcing.com/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ: pqq_WCC_1718 - Market Engagement - PIN Notice Questionnaire Car Sharing Club. If you are not registered on Westminster City Council's capitalEsourcing e-tendering portal, but would like to participate in the market engagement, please use the link and follow the on-screen registration instructions. If you require any assistance registering on the portal, please contact the capitalesourcing helpdesk on 0800 069 8630. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f3013d-633d-4a87-b963-a0f4250a7ddd | | 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 | 14 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Nov 2021 | | 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 | CAPITALESOURCING | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1E 6QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34100000 - Motor vehicles - 34144900 - Electric vehicles ## Release History - 14 Oct 2021 at 10:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f3013d-633d-4a87-b963-a0f4250a7ddd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f3013d-633d-4a87-b963-a0f4250a7ddd 14th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.capitalesourcing.com/web/login.shtml capitalEsourcing e-tendering portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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