HBC - Hertsmere Cycle Hire Scheme

Concepts

• land transport
• borehamwood
• cycle hire scheme
• hertsmere borough council
• hertsmere
• hertsmere cycle hire scheme
• cycle hire
• public bike hire scheme
• success of the scheme
• cycle

Location

Hertfordshire:

Description

Hertsmere Borough Council is seeking a provider to deliver a cycle hire scheme in Borehamwood, Hertsmere on a trial basis. The provider must have a successful track record in working with Local Authorities in the UK delivering cycle hire schemes.The initial phase would trial the scheme in Borehamwood and adjoining areas for a period of 4 years and may be extended for a further two years as two separate twelve month extensions. Depending on the success of the scheme and availability of funding, it may be extended and/or expanded into other areas of the Borough and adjoining areas.

Total Quantity or Scope

In order to encourage residents and visitors to use cycle as a mode of transportation, the cycle hire scheme is being pursued in Borehamwood and adjoining areas as a trial for 4 years and may be extended for a further two years as two separate twelve month extensions. Depending on the success of the scheme and availability of funding, it may be extended and/or expanded into other areas of the Borough and adjoining areas.Intended OutcomesThe public bike hire scheme is expected to achieve the following benefits locally:a. encourage a modal shift to active and sustainable form of transportation b. reduce its transport related emissions, thus contributing towards our commitment of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050c. improved air quality in Borehamwoodd. provide an additional mode of transport for local areas which are not well connectede. make cycles available to the public at low cost, thus improving accessibilityf. promote net zero carbon and sustainable development of the Councilg. improve health and well-being of the users of the scheme by supporting an increase in activity levels.

Renewal Options

The initial phase would trial the scheme in Borehamwood and adjoining areas for a period of 4 years and may be extended for a further two years as two separate twelve month extensions. Depending on the success of the scheme and availability of funding, it may be extended and/or expanded into other areas of the Borough and adjoining areas.

CPV Codes

• 63710000 - Support services for land transport
• 34430000 - Bicycles
• 63712000 - Support services for road transport
• 48000000 - Software package and information systems

Indicators

• Variant bids may be considered.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** To access this procurement opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. In accordance with Regulation 53 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Council`s procurement documents are available within the e-Tendering system.This is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline.If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.com or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:30.The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Contract or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result.The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council`s obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request.