--- title: "SBC 1023 Provision of cycle hire scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe7600b4-0bbb-4c60-9e74-12907786aa74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe7600b4-0bbb-4c60-9e74-12907786aa74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe7600b4-0bbb-4c60-9e74-12907786aa74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe7600b4-0bbb-4c60-9e74-12907786aa74.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-20" --- # SBC 1023 Provision of cycle hire scheme Buyer: STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe7600b4-0bbb-4c60-9e74-12907786aa74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe7600b4-0bbb-4c60-9e74-12907786aa74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe7600b4-0bbb-4c60-9e74-12907786aa74.json) ## Summary The Stevenage Borough Council is seeking proposals for the Provision of a cycle hire scheme. The contract is expected to require a minimum of 220 cycles, including a minimum of 50% e-bikes, and at least 45 docking stations. The scheme will run for an initial 4-year trial period in Stevenage, with a potential to extend for a further 2 years. Organisations interested in tendering must submit their proposals by 12 noon on 19th November 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st May 2024 and end on 30th April 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the total contract value is £900,000. This tender opportunity by the Stevenage Borough Council for the provision of a cycle hire scheme presents a lucrative chance for businesses with experience in vehicle-fleet management services and bicycles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract offers a substantial value of £900,000 and requires expertise in delivering cycle hire schemes for local authorities. Businesses should ensure their proposals are submitted by the deadline to be considered for this exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable transport solutions in Stevenage. ## Notice Stevenage Borough Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of a Cycle hire scheme The Contract requires a provider with a long and successful track record in working with Local Authorities or other organisations in the UK public delivering cycle hire schemes. Stevenage expects the scheme will initially require a minimum of 220 cycles (including minimum of 50% e-bikes) for the commencement of the scheme with at least 45 docking stations. Stevenage's preference is that the bikes be predominantly physically 'docked', whether through stands, traditional physical docking infrastructure or integration with existing street furniture. The scheme will run for an initial trial period of 4 years in Stevenage with a potential to extend for a further 2 years as 2 x 1-year extensions. Depending on the success of the scheme and availability of funding, it may be extended and/or expanded into other areas of the Borough and adjoining areas. This procurement is an open process. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express an interest' and also 'opt in' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on 19th November 2023 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. The use of Lots has been considered for this procurement, but have not been used, because we need a town wide solution. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a5e396-a821-460f-b938-6c6b222b0759 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | 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 | STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG1 1HN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Stevenage | | Electoral ward | Old Town | | Westminster constituency | Stevenage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34430000 - Bicycles - 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services ## Release History - 20 Oct 2023 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a5e396-a821-460f-b938-6c6b222b0759 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a5e396-a821-460f-b938-6c6b222b0759 20th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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