Scope
Reference
PL0092
Description
Essex County Council ('the Authority') are procuring a concessions contract for a single Service Provider to deliver E-scooter rental schemes, including but not limited to the provision, management, protection and maintenance of E-scooter vehicles, within set Operating Zones in the county: Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester and Harlow.
The initial term for the Contract is from 14th August 2025 to 31st May 2026, and there are provisions within the Contract to extend Services for three periods of twelve months thereafter, permitting extension to align with government regulations should the E-scooters trials be extended.
The Service Provider shall ensure the outcome of this contract is an additional sustainable transport option to support the Authority's net zero targets, promoting behaviour change away from motor transport, and to improve connectivity across the region.
Contract 1. PL0092 E-Scooter Rental Schemes
Supplier
Contract value
- £10,000,000 excluding VAT
- £10,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
14 August 2025
Contract dates
- 14 August 2025 to 31 May 2026
- Possible extension to 31 May 2029
- 3 years, 9 months, 18 days
Description of possible extension:
There are provisions within the Contract to extend Services for three periods of twelve months, permitting extension to align with government regulations should the UK E-scooters trials be extended. The decision to extend the Contract is at the sole discretion of the Authority.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34421000 - Motor scooters
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Key performance indicators
| Name |
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| KPI publishing not required for concessions contracts 1 |
| KPI publishing not required for concessions contracts 2 |
| KPI publishing not required for concessions contracts 3 |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Supplier
VOI TECHNOLOGY UK LTD
- Companies House: 12616585
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDXV-4241-RWWQ
2nd Floor National House, 60-66 Wardour Street
London
W1F 0TA
United Kingdom
Email: tender-team@voiapp.io
Website: http://www.voi.com
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. PL0092 E-Scooter Rental Schemes
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government