--- title: "GB-Colchester: Electric Car Club Operator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc03dffe-7fde-44ba-b369-e6636ec1058a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc03dffe-7fde-44ba-b369-e6636ec1058a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc03dffe-7fde-44ba-b369-e6636ec1058a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc03dffe-7fde-44ba-b369-e6636ec1058a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-11" --- # GB-Colchester: Electric Car Club Operator Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc03dffe-7fde-44ba-b369-e6636ec1058a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc03dffe-7fde-44ba-b369-e6636ec1058a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc03dffe-7fde-44ba-b369-e6636ec1058a.json) ## Summary The Colchester Borough Council is currently seeking a qualified operator for an electric car club service in Colchester, with a tender titled "GB-Colchester: Electric Car Club Operator". This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically focusing on electric vehicles. The procurement is at the tender stage and is set to close on 4th March 2022. The initial contract term will last for four years, beginning on 4th April 2022, with a potential extension of up to four additional years. The minimum contract value is £50,000, and the total value is £100,000, with the service aimed at reducing reliance on private vehicle ownership. The location of the service is within the East of England region. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a growing market for shared mobility solutions. Businesses specialising in electric vehicles, sustainable transport services, or car club operations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By partnering with the council, the successful bidder can contribute to enhancing shared transport options for residents and businesses in Colchester, fostering community engagement and promoting environmentally friendly transport solutions. ## Notice The council are looking to appoint a single suitably qualified and CoMoUK accredited car club operator to work in partnership with the Council to implement a round trip electric Car Club service in Colchester. The eCar Club along with other shared transport schemes currently being developed will offer residents and businesses access to a range of shared mobility transport options to provide transport choice and reduce reliance on private car use and ownership. The council can help fund the initial two electric Car Club cars which will be based in the town centre. Full details of this opportunity can be found in the tender documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The initial contract term will be for 4 years, but there will be the opportunity to extend the contract for up to a further 4 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee4df44-3daa-4ed3-8027-d9e30a9cbf6e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO3 3WG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Colchester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34144900 - Electric vehicles ## Release History - 11 Feb 2022 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee4df44-3daa-4ed3-8027-d9e30a9cbf6e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee4df44-3daa-4ed3-8027-d9e30a9cbf6e 11th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Electric-Car-Club-Operator/4D25XDU6X9 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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