Tender

Bikeability - National Standard Cycle Training Scheme

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Feb 2018 at 14:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wigan Council is seeking bids for the "Bikeability - National Standard Cycle Training Scheme," aimed at providing bicycle training to school-aged children within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This open tender process is in the planning stage, with bids due by 12:00 noon on 9th March 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2019, with a potential extension available depending on government funding and performance. The initiative is funded by the Department for Transport, with a total value of £66,518.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those specialising in cycling and outdoor activities. Companies with experience in delivering training programmes, especially those accredited under the Bikeability scheme, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that engage in community outreach related to cycling and health promotion may find this tender aligns with their service offerings, contributing to growth within local communities while fostering cycling culture among young residents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bikeability - National Standard Cycle Training Scheme

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to seek a provider to deliver bicycle training to children of school age in accordance with the 'Bikeability - National Standard Cycle Training Scheme' and Wigan Council's tender documentation. Wigan Council currently has a strong offer relating to cycling which is intended to carry cycling culture through residents early years and into adulthood. Via the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) grant, the Council administers free bike hire, free Dr Bike sessions, free adult and family cycling activities, free Cycling Challenge projects for employees and grants for schools and businesses towards the cost of new cycle parking. The Council also partners with Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles who run community cycling initiatives and the 'On ya bike' project across the borough. Bikeability is a key part of our cycling offer and is intended to nurture cycling at a young age. Bikeability training is wholly grant funded on an annual basis by the Department for Transport (DfT). For the financial years 2018/19 - 2019/20 our grant eligibility will allow us to fund 3,887 training places. Training must be delivered to the Bikeability standard set out by the DfT. The training must be delivered via Bikeability accredited instructors trained to the National Cycle Training Standard. More details can be found at http://bikeability.dft.gov.uk/. Interested applicants are directed to the Invitation to Tender documentation which contains full details and a specification with regard to the delivery of this service. The proposed contract will be for an initial period from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019, with a further optional extension for the period covering April 2019 to March 2020 (subject to central Government funding as well as successful performance). The deadline for the return of final tender bids is Friday 9th March 2018 at 12:00 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fbaf764-51fb-42f5-b7d6-92d173d9b998
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,518 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Owen
Contact Email
m.owen@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01942 489365

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 3DS
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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