--- title: "Pedal for Scotland - event management and delivery" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552225" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552225" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552225.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552225.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CYCLING SCOTLAND" published: "2018-08-01" --- # Pedal for Scotland - event management and delivery Buyer: CYCLING SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552225 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552225) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552225.json) ## Summary Cycling Scotland is planning to initiate a tender for the "Pedal for Scotland - event management and delivery," aimed at securing contractors for event delivery services associated with this large-scale cycling event. This tender, classified under the services category with a focus on recreation and culture, is set to open on 29th August 2018, and is intended for contracts starting in 2019, potentially lasting up to three years with annual renewals depending on funding availability. The event takes place across various locations in Scotland, including significant rides from Glasgow to Edinburgh. This procurement opportunity presents a pathway for businesses specialising in event management, logistical support, and community engagement to expand their operations. Companies with experience in handling large crowds, managing routes, and providing customer service solutions would particularly benefit from this opportunity. Being involved in a high-profile event such as Pedal for Scotland can enhance a company's visibility and reputation, potentially leading to further collaborations within the sports and leisure industry. ## Notice Pedal for Scotland, organised by Cycling Scotland, is a mass participation cycling event. Cycling Scotland intend to issue a tender later this summer seeking to appoint a contractor(s) to provide event delivery services and support to deliver Pedal for Scotland rides in future years from 2019 (potentially up to three years, with annual renewals subject to confirmation of funding). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Pedal for Scotland 2019-2021 Prior Information Notice Pedal for Scotland, organised by Cycling Scotland, is Scotland's biggest bike event. Back in 1999, the first event attracted 400 riders. The event has grown increasingly popular with more routes, bigger challenges and more and more participants joining in year on year. In 2017, over 8,000 riders took part in five rides across Scotland: - A 5-mile "Wee Jaunt" on 7 May starting at the Helix, Falkirk - A 6-mile "Wee Jaunt" from Perth on 6 August - Pedal for Scotland's main events on 10th September - A 45-mile "Classic Challenge" closed road ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh - A 93-mile "Big Belter" ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh, using the first 25 miles of the closed road Classic Challenge - a 10-mile "Wee Jaunt" from Linlithgow to Edinburgh. In 2018 Pedal for Scotland is set to return on Sunday 9 September with the 45 mile Classic Challenge, the 100 mile Big Belter and the 10 mile Wee Jaunt Edinburgh. Cycling Scotland intend to issue a tender later this summer seeking to appoint a contractor(s) to provide event delivery services and support to deliver Pedal for Scotland rides in future years from 2019 (potentially up to three years, with annual renewals subject to confirmation of funding). The event delivery services and support would comprise: - Overall Event Management for the Classic Challenge, Big Belter and Wee Jaunt Edinburgh - Operations Management and Administration including: -Route Management (2018 routes unless otherwise agreed) - Venue Management and Services - Traffic Management - Event Control Management - Stewarding/Marshalling - Rider Transport - Volunteer Management - Waste Management - Distribution - Route/site/Local Authority/Safety Advisory/Partner Meetings - All procurement/finance/communications/administration for the above - Community & Customers Service Management and Administration including: - Customer Relationship Management, Systems and Delivery - Event registration - Fulfilment of event packs - Community relations - systems and delivery for Local Authorities and Communities - All procurement/ finance/communications/ administration for the above - Innovation - looking at budget, income, participant experience and community benefit. The successful tenderer would also be able to bid for event delivery services for other Wee Jaunts, which will be scheduled where funding allows. This notice is not an invitation to tender and should not be considered as such. Should a tendering opportunity arise for one or more of the above noted services and support, the process will be open to all organisations whether they have submitted a response to this Prior Information Notice or not. Please note that since this is a Prior Information Notice Cycling Scotland will not respond to any questions from interested parties on the Future Tender Opportunity. If you require further information on Pedal for Scotland please visit www.pedal.scot ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326820 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Aug 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | CYCLING SCOTLAND | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 4BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326820 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326820 Pedal for Scotland - event management and delivery - Pedal for Scotland, organised by Cycling Scotland, is a mass participation cycling event. Cycling Scotland intend to issue a tender later this summer seeking to appoint a contractor(s) to provide event delivery services and support to deliver Pedal for Scotland rides in future years from 2019 (potentially up to three years, with annual renewals subject to confirmation of funding). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.cyclingscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552225 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000552225. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552225.json.