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title: "PL0092 E-Scooter Rental Schemes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f94"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# PL0092 E-Scooter Rental Schemes

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f94

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## Summary

Essex County Council has initiated a procurement process for a comprehensive E-Scooter Rental Scheme, aiming to provide a sustainable transport option within specific zones in Essex, including Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, and Harlow. The project is classified under the services category and utilises an open procedure as its procurement method, reflecting a prospective gross contract value of £10 million. The procurement process began in May 2025 with the planning stage, followed by tender and award stages, finally leading to the signing of the contract in August 2025. The initial contract period is set from 14th August 2025 until 31st May 2026, with the possibility of three additional extensions, each spanning twelve months, depending on further trial extensions by the government. The location involved is the UKH3 region, and the contract is set to comply with the UK's legal frameworks and regulations.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in sustainable transport solutions, particularly those with experience in managing vehicular rental schemes. With Essex County Council's commitment to encouraging behavioural shifts towards eco-friendly transport, the tender opens avenues for firms well-versed in such micromobility projects. Ideal applicants include organisations capable of demonstrating robust financial health and technical expertise in maintaining and operating E-scooter services while aligning with governmental environmental initiatives. Additionally, companies with innovative technology, strategic operational plans, and the capability to ensure customer safety and sustainable practices will find this contract particularly suited for their growth and effectiveness in expanding their operations in the public sector.

## Notice

Essex County Council ('the Authority') are procuring a concessions contract for a single Service Provider to deliver E-scooter rental schemes, including but not limited to the provision, management, protection and maintenance of E-scooter vehicles, within set Operating Zones in the county: Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester and Harlow. The initial term for the Contract is from 14th August 2025 to 31st May 2026, and there are provisions within the Contract to extend Services for three periods of twelve months thereafter, permitting extension to align with government regulations should the E-scooters trials be extended. The Service Provider shall ensure the outcome of this contract is an additional sustainable transport option to support the Authority's net zero targets, promoting behaviour change away from motor transport, and to improve connectivity across the region.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are provisions within the Contract to extend Services for three periods of twelve months, permitting extension to align with government regulations should the UK E-scooters trials be extended. The decision to extend the Contract is at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076041-2025 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOI TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34421000 - Motor scooters
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 13:32 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076041-2025
- 15 Sep 2025 at 17:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056745-2025
- 23 Jul 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042488-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 20:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025414-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076041-2025
  21st November 2025 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056745-2025
  15th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042488-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025414-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8201

## Notice URLs

- http://www.essex.gov.uk
- http://www.ridedott.com
- http://www.voi.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.li.me/en-gb/

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