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title: "Bike Share Scheme VEAT Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e554"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Bike Share Scheme VEAT Notice

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e554

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## Summary

The Watford Borough Council is involved in a procurement process for a bike share scheme, announced via a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice. This process concerns the extension of an existing contract with Smidsy Ltd T/A Beryl for providing services to the community in Watford, United Kingdom. The contract originally set to conclude on 31st March 2026 will be extended by five years commencing from 1st April 2026, with a possible early termination option from year three with a 12-month notice period. This adjustment is in line with the EU's 2015 Public Contract Regulations, particularly Regulation 72, allowing modifications without altering the overall contract nature. The total contract value for this extension is £254,275, with £50,855 allocated per annum.

This procurement process presents unique opportunities for businesses adept at providing community services within the UK, especially those familiar with urban transport solutions like bike-share schemes. The extension underscores a demand for dependable and high-quality services where business entities can thrive by fostering partnerships with local authorities. Businesses capable of maintaining robust operational frameworks and adapting to legislative requirements will find this contract suitable, particularly if they offer innovative technology solutions or operational efficiencies that align with the scheme's goals. As it employs a limited procurement method without a prior competition call, it is particularly advantageous for businesses previously engaged or those with competitive advantages in this service area.

## Notice

Watford Borough Council (the Council) intends to enter into a deed of variation to vary and extend the contract with Smidsy Ltd T/A Beryl (the Contractor) dated 22 October 2019 (the Underlying Contract) for the provision of a bike share scheme in Watford. The Underlying Contract was originally procured under Procurement reference BIP435546557 and published on 11 October 2019. The maximum total of this contract extension sum is PS254,275 (PS50,855 p.a. x 5 years) and would commence on 1 April 2026 when the current contracts ends (on 31 March 2026) for a period of 5 years with a rolling break clause from year 3 on 12 month's notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Watford Borough Council (the Council) intends to enter into a deed of variation to vary and extend the contract with Smidsy Ltd T/A Beryl (the Contractor) dated 22 October 2019 (the Underlying Contract) for the provision of a bike share scheme in Watford. The Underlying Contract was originally procured under Procurement reference BIP435546557 and published on 11 October 2019. The maximum total of this contract extension sum is PS254,275 (PS50,855 p.a. x 5 years) and would commence on 1 April 2026 when the current contracts ends (on 31 March 2026) for a period of 5 years with a rolling break clause from year 3 on 12 month's notice. Additional information: This VEAT Notice will replace the one published on 19.11.25 REF: UOE/DU/MFD/01. Please for enquiries regarding this VEAT Notice contact the Watford Corporate Procurement Manager Anita Awuku using the email: Anita.Awuku@watford.gov.uk

### Procurement Information

The Underlying Contract falls under the 2015 Public Contract Regulations, therefore any decision on extension needs to take account of those set out in Regulation 72 of the PCR's. The proposed extension would fall within the provisions of Regulation 72 (c) where all of the following conditions are fulfilled: -- (i)the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen. (ii)the modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract. (iii)any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075610-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £245,275 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075610-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/project/buyer/editVoluntaryExAnteTransparencyNotice.html
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995769087

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