• The appointment follows an open tender process. The tender response was evaluated and moderated as per procurement guidelines and scored ‘very good’ overall.

• The panel were particularly impressed with the commitments to increase e-bike provision from to 104 bikes within the first year of the new contract, to support accessibility by enabling unlocking by text, eliminating the requirement for a smart phone and accepting pre-paid cards.

• There is no change to current charges to users. Beryl were scored as ‘excellent’ for both Service Implementation and Service Delivery and, although it was included as a trial, Beryl scored well on their contribution to social value.

• Beryl will work with Pedicargo and the Hereford Cycle Hub to deliver the service.