Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5c-26b6-7361-8567-5c01b5081d2d/soft-market-test-shared-ecargo-bike-schemes-for-cambridgeshire-county-council pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Soft Market Test - Shared eCargo Bike Schemes for Cambridgeshire County Council [LGSS](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lgss) Estimated value Not stated Published 27 Aug 2020 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 In May 2020, the Department for Transport awarded 18 local authorities funding through the eCargo Bike Grant Fund. Cambridgeshire County Council and Cambridge City Council, supported by City Changer Cargo Bike and the Greater Cambridge Partnership, put together a joint bid for 30 eCargo Bikes to deliver four separate initiatives, including two shared and pool eCargo Bike schemes for Cambridge. Through a separate Request for Quotation document, we are seeking a provider to supply, service and maintain the eCargo Bikes (details available on ProContract Ref: DN495845), and in parallel we are carrying out this soft market testing to understand how the schemes could work in practice. These shared cargo bike schemes will build upon the strong local cycling culture in Cambridge to support families and small city centre enterprises, and contribute to healthy lives, active travel, sustainable transport and local employment. As a lead partner on the Horizon 2020 project, City Changer Cargo Bike, we have recognised the value cargo bikes have within the transport mix in Cambridge. The grant funding will increase the impact of many of the activities within City Changer Cargo Bike, providing the opportunity to transform the project implementation plans, into schemes working in practice. We are carrying out this soft market testing, to better understand how best to run the schemes. This includes, but is not limited to, booking systems, locks and security, battery charging, storage, promotion, pricing structure, insurance and rider training. Additional information: E-Tendering portal: (access documents here): [lgss.co.uk](https://www.lgss.co.uk/services/procurement/lgss-procurement-portal/) Title: Soft Market Test for Shared eCargo Bike Schemes Cambridgeshire County Council ### Reference no. DN495874 For technical / navigational support contact ProContract by telephone on 0330 005 0352 (9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday) or by email to Read full description ## CPV classification Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a9ca61a2-157c-4ce8-a9c2-62dbeab565cf) 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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