Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c24-9070-739b-8d4a-db7cc38ba893/1122-cycle-hire-scheme-market-engagement-exercise closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 1122 Cycle Hire Scheme- Market Engagement Exercise [De Montfort University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/de-montfort-university) Often single bidder Estimated value Not stated Published 25 Jun 2018 Deadline Closed 20 Jul 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender De Montfort University (DMU) is committed to supporting its' 3,000 staff and 23,000 students to travel sustainably, in order to reduce the environmental impact of the University. As part of this commitment the University has installed numerous facilities to support more sustainable travel, including: shower and changing facilities; 700+ cycle parking spaces (including a secure underground cycle store); a cycle equipment loan scheme for staff and free cycle locks for students. De Montfort University is looking to expand its offer to students by introducing a long-term cycle hire scheme allowing bike hire for periods of one month to one year. De Montfort University would like to invite expressions of interest from companies who could provide long-term bike hire services to students. The initial contract will be for a pilot period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension, dependent upon the success of the pilot scheme. Shortlisted providers will be invited to present their proposal in more detail on a one to one basis. ### Service Description The operator will be responsible for delivering all aspects of a successful, sustainable, on-campus bike hire service, including, but not limited to: -Provision of high quality bicycles and relevant accessories for long-term hire -Bicycle servicing and maintenance -Marketing and communications (in conjunction with De Montfort University) -Customer Service and Support -Service monitoring The successful operator will be required to run an on-campus bike hire service with bicycles and relevant accessories available for hire at competitive rates on a monthly, termly and yearly basis. The bike hire service should be easily accessible to students, with a user-friendly online booking platform available as well as more traditional face-to-face/paper booking methods. Please see attached RFI form for further details. Additional information: To apply please register on the In-Tend system where you can download the ITT documents: [in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/) Closing date by 1pm on 20th July 2018. \*\*\*\*PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER AS PER BELOW\*\*\*\* Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Bicycles Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/648a27ed-3248-46c5-bc73-a31663e18924) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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