Cycle to Work Scheme. Currently DWP will not be requiring a cycle to work scheme until such time salary recovery can be automated. The Contractor will be expected to provide this service to other Government Departments wishing to use this contract framework. Foreign and Commonwealth Office will require this element of the service and the Contractor proposes to use the [Name – redacted re:Section 43 Commercial Interests of the Freedom of Information Act] cycle to work scheme. These services will include: The Contractor must provide an integrated sign on option that will be supported fully at all times. The Contractor will be required to fully administer the scheme and will need to provide a fully managed salary sacrifice scheme having obtained HM Revenue and Customs approval to run the scheme. It should be a comprehensive but simple scheme that meets all legislative requirements, is easy to introduce and use. The Contractor will administer it in partnership with the Departments payroll provider. The Contractor will be expected either to provide bicycles directly to our staff, net of Income Tax or National Insurance or vouchers (ensuring delivery of vouchers to staff on a regular basis and within a reasonable time scale) for the purchase of bicycles, net of Income Tax, and National Insurance. The Contractor must be able to provide this for all Departmental employees and must also be made available for “Agencies” staff, as agreed in advance, via an offline, telephone route.
Cycle to Work Scheme. The Supplier shall supply cycles at a number of approved cycle outlets nationwide, eligible equipment includes cycles and cyclists' safety equipment. The Supplier shall offer a full range of cycles including electric, road, mountain, folding and hybrid cycles (children’s cycles shall not be included). Cyclist’s safety equipment is not defined in legislation and a common sense approach should be taken to the equipment provided. This could include: Cycle helmets which conform to European standard EN 1078 Bells and bulb horns Lights, including dynamo packs Mirrors and mudguards to ensure riders visibility is not impaired Cycle clips and dress guards Panniers, luggage carriers and straps to allow luggage to be safely carried Child safety seats Locks and chains to ensure cycles can be safely secured Pumps, puncture repair kits, cycle tool kits and tyre sealant to allow for minor repairs Reflective clothing along with white front reflectors and spoke reflectors Full specific requirements pertinent to the Cycle to Work Scheme are outlined in Appendix 2.
