Worcester City Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

Operation of Worcester City App-Based Bike Share Scheme

Awarded 01 Nov 2023

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Awarded01 Nov 2023

Value£599,954.80

SupplierSmidsy Ltd. (t/a Beryl)

AgencyWorcester City Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Expires in 4y 7mo7y 7mo term, 40% elapsed

Awarded 1 Nov 2023Expires 1 June 2031

About

Worcester City Council awarded a contract to Smidsy Ltd.

(t/a Beryl) for the operation of Worcester City's app-based bike share scheme.

The contract was procured through a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, with a single supplier appointed to operate the scheme in accordance with the Council's specification.

The funding model comprised £500,000 capital funding and £100,000 revenue funding from the Council at the start of the scheme, with a total contract value of AUD 599,954.8.

The supplier is responsible for providing all equipment and associated required infrastructure, including bikes and ebikes to support longer journeys and hillier terrain.

The scheme aims to provide low-cost access to the public and encourage cycling as a sustainable travel option for commuters, business travellers, leisure users, tourists, and students.

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