---
title: "LUF - Cycle Hire Scheme, Canterbury"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055911"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-26"
---

# LUF - Cycle Hire Scheme, Canterbury

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055911

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Canterbury City Council's "LUF - Cycle Hire Scheme, Canterbury" project has been completed, with the award of the contract finalised on 4th September 2025. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure under the main category of services, specifically targeting the renting or leasing of non-residential property. The intended location for this scheme is the Canterbury region, identified as UKJ4. The contract aims to appoint an operator for a four-year period, with a potential one-year extension, starting in September 2025. The procurement process began in July 2025 and included an electronic submission deadline of 1st August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those focusing on sustainable and urban mobility solutions. With a contract value of £460,000, it offers a financially rewarding partnership for SMEs and firms capable of providing innovative and efficient cycle hire operations in urban environments. The potential for an extended contract based on performance could furnish continuity and growth for businesses with the aptitude to deliver high-quality services that meet the city council's objectives and standards.

## Notice

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint an Operator for the provision of a Cycle Hire Scheme in Canterbury

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint an Operator for the provision of a Cycle Hire Scheme in Canterbury

Renewal: May be extended for a period of 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Operator and at the Council's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060060-2025 |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £460,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £460,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 2UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70200000 - Renting or leasing services of own property

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060060-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050755-2025
- 4 Jul 2025 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037400-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.canterbury.gov.uk
- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
- https://www.canterbury.gov.yuk

## Provenance

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