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title: "Plug In Suffolk Car Clubs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04aca1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-22"
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# Plug In Suffolk Car Clubs

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04aca1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Plug In Suffolk Car Clubs" project, led by the Suffolk County Council, focuses on developing electric vehicle car clubs across Suffolk. Categorised under supporting and auxiliary transport services, this initiative involves commissioning 20 electric vehicles across 10 locations, aligning with the industry category for transport and travel agencies. The contract operates under an open procedure as a concessions contract, valued at £1,214,340 excluding VAT. It has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 23 December 2024, and Co-wheels Car Club Community Interest Company recognized as the successful supplier. The procurement process concluded with a formal tender submission deadline on 15 November 2024. This initiative reflects a strategic push toward eco-friendly transportation solutions within the region UKH14.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in electric vehicle technology, fleet management, and sustainable transport solutions to grow by participating in a significant public sector project. Companies specialising in these areas, particularly those that are familiar with managing car club logistics, can leverage this procurement to establish or expand their presence in Suffolk. Moreover, the open procedural format and high-quality (70%) and commercial (30%) evaluation criteria suggest an accessible bidding process for SMEs seeking to contribute innovative solutions to regional or local authorities like Suffolk County Council. This can drive business development and foster community collaboration in eco-based transportation initiatives.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council has awarded for the provision of Electric Vehicle Car Clubs across Suffolk.The Contract is for the commissioning of 20 Car Club electric vehicles across 10 locations across Suffolk. The Contract will operate as a Concessions Contract.Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS1,214,340 exclusive of VAT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council is seeking a Car Club operator to install and manage the delivery of Electric Vehicle Car Clubs across Suffolk. Additional information: The estimated Contract Value is PS1,214,340 this includes the initial 18 month contract and the further extension period of 3 year. Given the nature of the requirement the actual value will be dependent on take up of Car Club membership and usage by members of the public as such Suffolk County Council cannot guarantee any values.

Renewal: This contract is subject to a contract extension of three (3 years), please see ITT documents for full details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016119-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,214,340 |
| Lots value | £1,214,340 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,214,340 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CO-WHEELS CAR CLUB COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016119-2025
- 16 Oct 2024 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033304-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk

## Provenance

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