--- title: "Market Engagement for provision of 100% electric cars" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff52d278-22e6-4def-b4f0-d234d2cfb4e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff52d278-22e6-4def-b4f0-d234d2cfb4e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff52d278-22e6-4def-b4f0-d234d2cfb4e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff52d278-22e6-4def-b4f0-d234d2cfb4e0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-30" --- # Market Engagement for provision of 100% electric cars Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff52d278-22e6-4def-b4f0-d234d2cfb4e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff52d278-22e6-4def-b4f0-d234d2cfb4e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff52d278-22e6-4def-b4f0-d234d2cfb4e0.json) ## Summary The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Engagement for provision of 100% electric cars". This initiative aims to understand the capacity and interest in leasing five electric vehicles, with the option to increase this number within the first year. The engagement period concludes on 12th February 2020, and the procurement is categorized under electric vehicles, targeting the East of England region in the United Kingdom. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in electric vehicle leasing and associated services. Companies that specialise in providing environmentally friendly transport solutions and have the infrastructure to manage vehicle leasing arrangements would be particularly well-suited to engage in this process. The Council's intent to expand its electric vehicle fleet indicates a growing market for sustainable transport options, creating avenues for businesses aiming to contribute to eco-friendly initiatives while benefiting from municipal contracts. ## Notice Southend on See Borough Council is seeking to engage with the market to gain an understanding of the capacity and appetite to lease five 100% electric cars within Southend on Sea Borough, with an option to provide up to another five for the first 12 months working with the Council to expand provision. The Council currently has two electric pool cars located at the Civic Centre North car park. These pool cars are bookable, operated by an incumbent provider on behalf of the Council and used by the Council's employees on weekdays between 8am and 5pm. The vehicles can also be used by the public 24/7. Due to high demand, the Council requires for the two vehicles to be located at the Civic Centre and further three vehicles to be located elsewhere in the Borough (Short street car park, London Road on-street car park and Hamlet Court Road car park). Charging points and designated EV car club parking bays to be provided by the Council, however will need be taken over as part of the contract and maintained by the car club company during the contract duration. The Council is interested to understand the level of market interest in the lease of five 100% electric cars based on outlines requirements and budget above. The issuing of this document and the carrying out of this Market Engagement does not commit the Council to commencing any related procurement process or to a single means of procurement. In case of an unsatisfactory level of competition in the market able to fulfil the Council's requirements, the Council reserves the right to direct award this contract without commencing a procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f72de278-65df-4cbb-b1a7-cd07b4fc60d4 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Feb 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34144900 - Electric vehicles ## Release History - 30 Jan 2020 at 11:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f72de278-65df-4cbb-b1a7-cd07b4fc60d4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f72de278-65df-4cbb-b1a7-cd07b4fc60d4 30th January 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b478e1ed-acc1-4e90-b604-6e644454ef9b Market Engagement Document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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