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Oxfordshire County Council successfully increase number of workplace cyclists with framework 319
The requirement
Oxfordshire County Council is a local government organisation which provides a huge range of services to its residents.
Working within local government has never been more varied and challenging. Ensuring employees have a positive work environment where they can flourish, develop and deliver high quality services is central to everything Oxfordshire County Council does.
Cyclescheme – a supplier on ESPO’s 319 framework – was commissioned by Oxfordshire County Council to support three key objectives:
- Enable employees to undertake active travel
- Support employee mental health and wellbeing
- Assist the organisation in becoming carbon neutral by 2030
The solution
Cyclescheme delivered a reliable and easy-to-use platform for Oxfordshire County Council employees to obtain a new bike for work.
- Unlimited value scheme – employees can get the exact bike and/or cycle accessories they need to cycle to work.
- Ongoing enrolment – employees can opt into their Cyclescheme benefit at any time.
- Over 2,000 shopping options – online, in-store, via click and collect or brand direct.
- Free marketing campaigns and resources – a calendar of promotional resources available throughout the year to engage employees with their scheme.
- Secure and dedicated portal – for both employee and admin to manage their requests.
- Fuss-free ownership – handled by Cyclescheme in full compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority.
- Dispatched agreed – employees receive their certificate instantly upon approval.
The results
Cyclescheme successfully increased the number of workplace cyclists within Oxfordshire County Council from 2019 to 2020.
- 27% increase in the number of employees opting into their Cyclescheme benefit
- Average scheme value increased from £699 to £1,073
- Increased support for the local economy as 6 of the top 10 stores used by employees were independent bike stores within Oxford
- Average Employer National Insurance Contribution saving increased
To find out more about our Staff Benefits (319) click here or contact Michelle Gill team on resources@espo.org.
