Published date: 6 March 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 4 April 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Motorcycles - 34410000

  • Motor scooters and cycles with auxiliary motors - 34420000

  • Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts - 34900000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£2,700,000

Procurement reference

SOMRTD001-DN711152-94888815

Published date

6 March 2024

Closing date

4 April 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 June 2024

Contract end date

31 May 2026

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

The council is tendering for a Department for Transport (DfT) approved EScooter operator to provide an EScooter hire service for the duration of the latest DfT trial extension of 24 months commencing 1st June 2024.

The operational areas will include the three current in Taunton, Minehead and Yeovil. It is anticipated a fourth area in Bridgwater will be introduced in the autumn of 2024.


About the buyer

Contact name

Paul Sandison

Address

County Hall
Taunton
TA1 4DY
England

Email

paul.sandison@somerset.gov.uk

Website

https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk