Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
25 September 2026
30 days remaining
Published
21 August 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The London Borough of Camden (‘the Authority’) are seeking to award concession contracts for the provision of Dockless Bike Hire Services.The contracts will be for a period of 5 years commencing on 1st June 2027 with a break clause at the end of the second year of the contract or at any time thereafter, at the sole option of the Council. Full details of the requirements are set out in the Specification and other documents that form part of this tender pack.The Council intends to appoint two operators to provide dockless bike hire (DBH) concession services in the London Borough of Camden. The contracts will give permission to operate DBH services in the borough.
Lots (2)
- Lot 1Two contracts to be awarded, for shared access to operate in the Borough
- Lot 2A single contract to be awarded, for access to operate in the full capacity of the Borough, where only one compliant tender is received
Key dates
- Commences
- 1st June 2027
- Duration
- 5 years
AI Analysis
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The London Borough of Camden is looking for companies to run dockless bike‑hire services for up to five years, with two separate lots – one for shared operators and one for a single operator covering the whole borough.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide and maintain a fleet of dockless bicycles for public use in Camden
- Operate a digital platform for bike booking, payment and real‑time availability
- Collect, analyse and submit usage and performance data to the Council
- Ensure bikes meet safety standards and carry appropriate insurance
- Deliver customer support and handle lost or damaged bikes
- Comply with Council’s local regulations and any environmental or accessibility standards
How to Read This Tender
- 1Read the Specification section first – it contains the detailed service standards and performance metrics you’ll be judged on
- 2Check the break‑clause wording (after year 2) to understand the Council’s right to end the contract early
- 3Identify which Lot you fit – Lot 1 is for shared‑access operators, Lot 2 is for a sole operator covering the whole borough
- 4Look for mandatory documents such as the financial‑capacity questionnaire and insurance certificates – missing them will disqualify you
- 5Note any scoring methodology (e.g., price vs. quality) so you can tailor your bid accordingly
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider partnering with a local bike‑maintenance firm to meet service level commitments without large upfront capital
- Highlight any social‑value benefits you can bring, such as employment for local residents or community‑based cycling programmes
- If you cannot meet the full‑capacity Lot 2, focus on Lot 1 where you can share the market with another operator and reduce risk
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
ACCESS UK LTD
- 2
CDW LIMITED
- 3
Bytes
- 4
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1 contract wonlatest 20 Aug 2026 - 5
CDW UK
ACCESS UK LTD is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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London Borough of CamdenKey Dates
Published
21 August 2026
Submission deadline
25 September 2026
Source
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