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Provision of a Bikeability Scheme

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

28 Aug 2024 at 07:47

TenderAmendment

27 Mar 2024 at 07:51

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04 Mar 2024 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract to Outspoken Training LLP for the provision of the Bikeability Scheme, aimed at delivering cycling proficiency training to schools within the West Northamptonshire area. The scheme, which is funded by the Department for Transport, is designed to help children acquire the skills and confidence needed to ride safely on today's roads. The initial contract period is set to start on 2nd September 2024 and will run for seven months, with options to extend the contract by two additional 12-month periods, subject to funding. The total awarded value for the first phase is £226,795, with further funding to be determined annually by the DfT. Key dates include a contract start date of 2nd September 2024 and the tender return date being 9th April 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and recreational services, particularly those specialising in cycling training and sports goods. SMEs, in particular, could benefit from this procurement as it is tailored to suit their capabilities. Companies with experience in delivering national standard training programmes and those familiar with the requirements of the Department for Transport will find themselves well-suited to compete. Participation in this tender can lead to business growth by establishing credibility and expanding service portfolios within the public sector. Fresh opportunities will arise from the recurring annual funding subject to continuation by the DfT, securing long-term engagements for successful contractors.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Bikeability Scheme

Notice Description

The Council is seeking one provider to deliver the Bikeability programme to schools in West Northamptonshire. Bikeability is 'cycling proficiency' for the 21st century, designed to give the next generation the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today's roads. It is a national scheme, funded by the Department for Transport and run to national standards. There are three Bikeability levels, with each level designed to help improve children's cycling skills, no matter what they know already. The three Levels take trainees on a journey from the basics of balance and control, all the way through to planning and making a journey by themselves on busier roads. Children will typically start Bikeability lessons once they have learnt to ride a bike: * Level 1 will help new riders to control their bikes. * Level 2 will help develop on-road skills and is usually tackled by children in Years 5 or 6, before leaving primary school * Level 3 teaches trainees how to ride in different and more challenging traffic situations and is usually completed by children of secondary school age Bikeability Plus complements and supports Bikeability at Levels 1, 2 and 3. Bikeability Plus modules aim to increase the take up and impact of Bikeability on children's cycling. Bikeability and Bikeability Plus are underpinned by the National Standard. Bikeability Grant Funding allows the training to be delivered to all areas of the West Northamptonshire Council area. Cycle training in the whole of Northamptonshire is currently outsourced to a single contractor and is delivered via the Government's Bikeability scheme. The grant funding is made up of two parts: core funding & plus funding. Our core funding for 2024/2025 (02/9/24 - 31/3/25) is PS132,297 for Levels 1, 2 + 3 and Plus funding is PS2872 for Balance, Learn to Rise and Fix - total PS135,169. The annual funding for subsequent years will be determined by the grant allocated by DfT. West Northamptonshire Council offers Bikeability to all schools within the West Northamptonshire Council boundaries, including independents and youth groups (cubs, scouts, brownies, guides, etc.). Variant bids are not offered. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity. The contract start date will be 02/09/2024 for an initial period of 7 months with the option to extend for 12 months and then again for a further 12 months making 31 months in total. This is subject to funding from DfT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7509f9-401e-4867-9997-45bc75e357a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

80000000 - Education and training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£226,795 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£226,795 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUTSPOKEN TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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