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Bike Share Scheme VEAT Notice

Watford Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Watford Borough Council

Buyer Address: Town Hall, Watford, UK, WD17 3EX, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Mitchelle Kasimu

Contact Email: Mitchelle.Kasimu@watford.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1923226400

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
245275.0 GBP
Published
20 Nov 2025, 12:05
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
75200000 - Provision of services to the community
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Smidsy Ltd T/A Beryl
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Watford Borough Council (the Council) intends to enter into a deed of variation to vary and extend the contract with Smidsy Ltd T/A Beryl (the Contractor) dated 22 October 2019 (the Underlying Contract) for the provision of a bike share scheme in Watford. The Underlying Contract was originally procured under Procurement reference BIP435546557 and published on 11 October 2019. The maximum total of this contract extension sum is £254,275 (£50,855 p.a. x 5 years) and would commence on 1 April 2026 when the current contracts ends (on 31 March 2026) for a period of 5 years with a rolling break clause from year 3 on 12 month’s notice.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Watford Borough Council (the Council) intends to enter into a deed of variation to vary and extend the contract with Smidsy Ltd T/A Beryl (the Contractor) dated 22 October 2019 (the Underlying Contract) for the provision of a bike share scheme in Watford. The Underlying Contract was originally procured under Procurement reference BIP435546557 and published on 11 October 2019. The maximum total of this contract extension sum is £254,275 (£50,855 p.a. x 5 years) and would commence on 1 April 2026 when the current contracts ends (on 31 March 2026) for a period of 5 years with a rolling break clause from year 3 on 12 month’s notice. Additional information: This VEAT Notice will replace the one published on 19.11.25 REF: UOE/DU/MFD/01. Please for enquiries regarding this VEAT Notice contact the Watford Corporate Procurement Manager Anita Awuku using the email: Anita.Awuku@watford.gov.uk

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion: Quality 65%

Lot 1 Award Criterion: Price 35%

Contracts

Contract Title: Bike Share Scheme VEAT Notice

Awards

Award Title: Bike Share Scheme VEAT Notice

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