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title: "SBC 1023 Provision of cycle hire scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040daa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-02"
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# SBC 1023 Provision of cycle hire scheme

Buyer: STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040daa

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## Summary

The Stevenage Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a cycle hire scheme, which required a long-standing provider with experience in delivering such schemes for public organizations. The contract involved an initial trial period in Stevenage for 4 years, with the potential for a further 2-year extension, including the supply of 220 cycles and 45 docking stations predominantly physically 'docked'. The contract was awarded to SMIDSY Ltd. (trading as Beryl) at a value of £845,854 awarded on 12th March 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses experienced in vehicle-fleet management services and bicycle provision to engage with a local authority like Stevenage Borough Council for the delivery of cycle hire schemes. With a cancelled status, the tender included an extension option of 1 year. The procurement process was conducted openly enabling two bids, with one bid from an SME. Suppliers with expertise in managing cycle hire schemes for public organizations could capitalise on this opportunity for potential business growth.

## Notice

Provision of a Cycle hire schemeThe 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.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

The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations 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. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.The Council is seeking 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.

Options: extension option of 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010536-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £845,854 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| 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 | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMIDSY LTD. (T/A BERYL |

## 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

- 2 Apr 2024 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010536-2024
- 9 Nov 2023 at 15:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033207-2023
- 20 Oct 2023 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031014-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stevenage.gov.uk
- http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

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