Estimated Value
Up to £8,790,090
Deadline
29 May 2026
Published
17 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Oxfordshire County Council (the Council) and its partners are inviting Tenders for the delivery of a 24-month e-scooter and e-bike hire service - the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme - to commence 1st October 2026, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme has two components: 1.
A hire e-scooter and e-bike scheme covering central Oxfordshire (so including Oxford and surrounding areas, for example, Abingdon, Botley, Horspath, Kennington, Kidlington and Wheatley). 2. Hire e-bike trials across the Science Vale area , and separately, Bicester.
The Council is seeking to appoint a sole operator to provide both e-scooters and e-bikes for hire in Oxfordshire, with the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme contract replacing the current e-scooter contract and the e-bike voluntary Code of Conduct . The objectives of the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme are to: Support safe commuting to work and education and health.
Key dates
- Commences
- 1st October 2026
Additional details
Reduce private car usage and congestion. Contribute towards the reduction in air pollution and carbon emissions.
Monitor and improve perceptions and attitudes towards micromobility. Deliver a safe and accessible alternative travel.
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Award Details
VOI TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED
£8,790,090
VOI TECHNOLOGY UK LTD
£8,790,090
Likely incumbents
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- 1
Inside Out Developments Ltd
8 contracts wonlatest 15 Sept 2026£993,111
total awarded
- 2
CME HEATING LIMITED
£1m
total awarded
- 3
CURTIS BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED
£733,264
total awarded
- 4
Darnells Ltd
5 contracts wonlatest 18 Sept 2026£538,028
total awarded
- 5
SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC
£274,800
total awarded
Inside Out Developments 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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Oxfordshire County CouncilKey Dates
Published
17 September 2026
Submission deadline
29 May 2026
Notice type
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