--- title: "School Bike Library" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000565551" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565551" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565551.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565551.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-12-04" --- # School Bike Library Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000565551 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565551) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565551.json) ## Summary Glasgow City Council is initiating a procurement process for the "School Bike Library" project aimed at providing primary school children in Glasgow access to bicycles on short-term loans. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £350,000. Interested parties are invited to participate in the soft market testing exercise, with a deadline for responses set for 21st January 2019. The communication for this tender should be directed to Mrs Raji Purba via email at raji.purba@glasgow.gov.uk. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in bicycle retail or rental services, as well as those offering bicycle maintenance and servicing. Companies that can provide comprehensive support, including the supply of bicycles, safety equipment, and logistical management for up to 14 primary schools in Glasgow, will find a competitive advantage. Engaging in this initiative not only aligns with local government goals to promote cycling but also fosters community engagement and establishes long-term partnerships within the public sector. ## Notice The Council is assessing the best way to provide access to bicycles on short term loan to primary school children within Glasgow. The main aim of this service is to promote and support cycling locally and make both our schools and communities more cycle friendly. Glasgow City Council is conducting a Soft Market Testing exercise to assist the Council in ascertaining the best way to provide a School Bike Library service and develop the procurement strategy. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The aim of the "School Bike Library Pilot Project" is to provide free access to bicycles for Primary 5, 6 and 7 school children within the Glasgow boundary. Eligible children that wish to take a bicycle on loan will be required to become a member of the Bike Library Pilot Project. It is proposed that the bicycle shall be made available for members to take home for a period of up to 90 days. The service provider will be required to; - Provide all the bicycles, helmets and accessories, which shall remain the property of the council. - Distribute the cycle fleet for to up to 14 primary schools on a quarterly basis with up to 30 bicycles available per school. - Service the bicycle fleet following return from the proposed 90 day hire period - Storage of bicycles, when not on loan - Maintain a full service history of the bicycles The council expects this pilot to run for a period of 3 years.. If you are interested in participating in this soft market testing, please send an email to Mrs Raji Purba at raji.purba@glasgow.gov.uk stating your interest. Thereafter download the questionnaire attached and email it to Mrs Raji Purba @ raji.purba@glasgow.gov.uk , no later than Monday 21st January 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339134 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 4 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Mar 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | 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 | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 1DU | | 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 East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34430000 - Bicycles ## Release History - 4 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339134 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC339134&idx=1 6th December 2018 - SOFT MARKET TESTING QUESTIONNAIRE - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339134 School Bike Library - The Council is assessing the best way to provide access to bicycles on short term loan to primary school children within Glasgow. The main aim of this service is to promote and support cycling locally and make both our schools and communities more cycle friendly. Glasgow City Council is conducting a Soft Market Testing exercise to assist the Council in ascertaining the best way to provide a School Bike Library service and develop the procurement strategy. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.glasgow.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=565551 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565551 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000565551. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565551.json.