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title: "HBC - Hertsmere Cycle Hire Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f3ed"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HERTSMERE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# HBC - Hertsmere Cycle Hire Scheme

Buyer: HERTSMERE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f3ed

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## Summary

The Hertsmere Borough Council is currently conducting an open procurement process for the "HBC - Hertsmere Cycle Hire Scheme." This initiative falls under the "Support services for land transport" industry category and is located in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The tender period is set to close on 9 December 2021, with submissions accepted electronically via the specified e-Tendering system. The contract, valued at £500,000, aims to establish a cycle hire scheme in Borehamwood for an initial trial duration of four years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions based on its success and funding availability.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those with experience in cycle hire operations and collaboration with local authorities. Companies offering innovative approaches to risk management and profit-sharing models may find themselves well-suited to participate, as Hertsmere Borough Council is keen on engaging a provider that can deliver a commercially viable scheme while simultaneously promoting sustainable transport solutions. The expected outcomes, such as reduced emissions and improved public accessibility, suggest a focus on environmentally-friendly business practices that align with current market trends.

## Notice

Hertsmere Borough Council is seeking a provider to deliver a cycle hire scheme in Borehamwood, Hertsmere on a trial basis. The provider must have a successful track record in working with Local Authorities in the UK delivering cycle hire schemes.The initial phase would trial the scheme in Borehamwood and adjoining areas for a period of 4 years and may be extended for a further two years as two separate twelve month 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to encourage residents and visitors to use cycle as a mode of transportation, the cycle hire scheme is being pursued in Borehamwood and adjoining areas as a trial for 4 years and may be extended for a further two years as two separate twelve month 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.Intended OutcomesThe public bike hire scheme is expected to achieve the following benefits locally:a. encourage a modal shift to active and sustainable form of transportation b. reduce its transport related emissions, thus contributing towards our commitment of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050c. improved air quality in Borehamwoodd. provide an additional mode of transport for local areas which are not well connectede. make cycles available to the public at low cost, thus improving accessibilityf. promote net zero carbon and sustainable development of the Councilg. improve health and well-being of the users of the scheme by supporting an increase in activity levels.

Options: . Hertsmere is open to innovative proposals of risk mitigating and profit sharing approach with the successful provider. The intention is to incentivise a commercially viable scheme that delivers Hertsmere's vision and mission with capped expenditure for the Council and minimum risk to public funds.

Renewal: The initial phase would trial the scheme in Borehamwood and adjoining areas for a period of 4 years and may be extended for a further two years as two separate twelve month 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027776-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTSMERE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOREHAMWOOD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD6 1WA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Hertsmere |
| Electoral ward | Borehamwood Cowley Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Hertsmere |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 63710000 - Support services for land transport
- 63712000 - Support services for road transport

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027776-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertsmere.gov.uk
- http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk

## Provenance

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