Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Essex County Council
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
Contact
Ms Gemma Longman
Telephone
+44 333
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH3 - Essex
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PL0092 E-Scooters Hire Scheme Request for Information
Reference number
DN746645
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34421000 - Motor scooters
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Essex County Council are currently participating in the Department for Transport pilot electric scooter hire scheme. We are currently exploring our options for the future of our E-Scooter Hire Schemes through a concession arrangement. The main purpose of this Market Engagement is to discover which providers would be interested in delivering on this requirement, and to understand any considerations we may need to take into account.
Please note that this is a soft market test to collect information, and this is not a request for quotation or invitation to tender. The Authority is still considering it's options for this requirement, and therefore cannot currently make any firm commitments on our plans.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34420000 - Motor scooters and cycles with auxiliary motors
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Essex County Council are currently participating in the Department for Transport pilot electric scooter hire scheme. We are currently exploring our options for the future of our E-Scooter Hire Schemes through a concession arrangement. The main purpose of this Market Engagement is to discover which providers would be interested in delivering on this requirement, and to understand any considerations we may need to take into account.
Please note that this is a soft market test to collect information, and this is not a request for quotation or invitation to tender. The Authority is still considering it's options for this requirement, and therefore cannot currently make any firm commitments on our plans.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 November 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes