---
title: "I-4085: Oxford eScooter Trial 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050b10"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-01"
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# I-4085: Oxford eScooter Trial 2026

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050b10

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "I-4085: Oxford eScooter Trial 2026". This contract pertains to the provision of eScooters in Oxford City Centre, as part of a Department for Transport trial, which may be extended beyond its current expiry date of 30 May 2026. Classified under the transport services category, this procurement project is classified as a concession and falls within the services main procurement category. The planned start date for the contract is 1 June 2026, with an end date on 31 May 2028. Interested parties should anticipate the future notice to be published on 1 January 2026.

The eScooter trial offers a dynamic opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in innovative mobility solutions. Companies capable of providing sustainable, urban transport options are likely to find this tender particularly appealing. With Oxfordshire County Council being a sub-central government authority, the contract could foster growth for businesses that excel in collaborating with public authorities. Companies well-versed in executing service-based contracts in the public sector stand to benefit greatly from participating in this process.

## Notice

Provision of eScooters in Oxford City Centre - in line with DfT Trial (awaiting confirmation trial will be extended beyond current expiry 30/05/2026).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018295-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 09:29 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018295-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018295-2025
  1st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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