Published date: 19 February 2025
This notice was replaced on 19 February 2025
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Opportunity (published 19 February 2025, last edited 17 March 2025)
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Contract summary
Industry
Bicycles - 34430000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£460,000
Procurement reference
CANT001-DN764367-19993943
Published date
19 February 2025
Closing date
24 March 2025
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
5 May 2025
Contract end date
30 April 2030
Contract type
Not specified
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable Operator for the provision of a Cycle Hire Scheme and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements.
The specific requirements for the above are detailed in in the Suite of documents. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements.
The Contract is anticipated to commence at the beginning of May 2025 and will continue for a period of 4 years (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract) and 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.
Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation.
Important Notice:
Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained.
Attachments:
Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).
Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest.
You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Monday 24 March 2025
Questions and Communication:
Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).
More information
Additional text
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Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation.
Important Notice:
Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained.
Attachments:
Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).
Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest.
You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Monday 24 March 2025
Questions and Communication:
Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).
About the buyer
Contact name
Manu Chapman
Address
14 Rose Lane
Canterbury
CT1 2UR
England
Telephone
+44 1227000000
Website
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