PROVISION OF CYCLING SERVICES

Tender description

Provision of Cycling Services Lot 1: Dundee City Council will invite bids for the supply of cycling services. As part of this contract, the council is targeting the supply of a variety of specific cycling services to develop more positive attitudes towards sustainable transport choices. This document outlines to the bidders the following four categories which are imperative requirements relating to this procurement exercise: Category 1: Delivery of behaviour change programmes and promotions available to individuals and groups that would support everyday active travel choices. Category 2: Working with partners including external organisations, third sector and community organisations and members of the public to play an active role in coordinating delivery of projects which support modal shift to active travel as the default choice for everyday journeys (e.g. host meetings at suitable venue). Category 3: Offer a variety of services to the public and partners including information provision, cycling instruction and maintenance classes for all levels of ability. Category 4: Delivery of bicycle servicing to Dundee City Council for up to ten pool bikes by Velotech qualified mechanics. Category 5: Availability of bicycle rental services which would be available to the general public. This contract is being undertaken to identify and award business to the most capable and appropriate supplier. The successful bidder must be able to demonstrate that they meet the criteria stated from an organisational perspective stipulated by the council within this document. The successful bidder must also be able to demonstrate a record of continuous improvement within their organisations and have the infrastructure to undertake the services. This contract will be awarded on a sole supplier basis. However, the aspects of the services required may be sub-contracted by the Bidder. The lead Bidder will be responsible for contractual compliance for all aspects of the contract. This initiative will be used to sustain a number of activities. We are looking for a suitable delivery partner to coordinate and deliver a range of active travel support services. These are likely to include: Dr. Bike maintenance events, outreach activities, led rides and walks, multi-modal travel advice (including promotion of bus, e-bike, walking, lift-sharing, electric vehicles and cycling).