--- title: "Oxfordshire Micromobility scheme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0690ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0690ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0690ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0690ba.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-01" --- # Oxfordshire Micromobility scheme Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0690ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0690ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0690ba.json) ## Summary Oxfordshire County Council is inviting tenders for the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme, seeking a sole operator for a 24-month e-scooter and e-bike hire service with a possible extension of up to 24 additional months. The scheme, commencing on 1st October 2026, will serve central Oxfordshire, including Oxford and its surrounding areas. It aims to support sustainable commuting and reduce car usage and pollution. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 29th May 2026. Enquiries can be made until 15th May 2026, with awards expected by 31st July 2026. The process follows an open procedure and is suited for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating inclusivity for a range of business sizes. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport and micro-mobility sectors, particularly those specialising in sustainable transport solutions. Companies experienced in managing e-scooter or e-bike services can leverage this contract to expand their operations within the UK, particularly given its alignment with modern sustainability goals. The contract's focus on quality through a 75% quality criterion and 15% cost consideration underscores the importance of delivering a high-standard service, making it a promising opportunity for businesses that prioritize innovation and quality in service delivery. Enterprises capable of conducting such operations professionally stand to benefit significantly from successful tendering. ## Notice Oxfordshire County Council (the Council) and its partners are inviting Tenders for the delivery of a 24-month e-scooter and e-bike hire service - the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme - to commence 1st October 2026, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme has two components: 1. A hire e-scooter and e-bike scheme covering central Oxfordshire (so including Oxford and surrounding areas, for example, Abingdon, Botley, Horspath, Kennington, Kidlington and Wheatley). 2. Hire e-bike trials across the Science Vale area , and separately, Bicester. The Council is seeking to appoint a sole operator to provide both e-scooters and e-bikes for hire in Oxfordshire, with the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme contract replacing the current e-scooter contract and the e-bike voluntary Code of Conduct . The objectives of the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme are to: ? Support safe commuting to work and education and health. ? Reduce private car usage and congestion. ? Contribute towards the reduction in air pollution and carbon emissions. ? Monitor and improve perceptions and attitudes towards micromobility. ? Deliver a safe and accessible alternative travel mode which complements the public transport offer, especially for first-/last-mile journeys. ? Deliver a network of parking bays that are accessible and do not detriment footway users. ? Ensure compliant and responsible parking of e-scooters and e-bikes through engagement with operator and data monitoring. ? Offer choice to residents and visitors through providing a public joint e-scooter and e-bike hire scheme. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040746-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,800,000 | | Lots value | £5,800,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34420000 - Motor scooters and cycles with auxiliary motors - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 16:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040746-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040746-2026 1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0690ba. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0690ba.json.