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Road Safety - Kidalert

MERCELL UK LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has concluded the award stage of its procurement process for the "Road Safety - Kidalert" programme, aimed at providing road safety training services in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The initiative falls under the education and training services category and is valued at £14,000 per annum. The selective procurement was conducted via a further competition from Hull City Council's Learning and Training Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). First Step Sports Ltd was awarded the contract on 24th April 2026, with the contract period running from 18th April 2026 to 17th April 2027. This awarded contract is set to enhance public safety by delivering specialised training sessions and has already reached the contract award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing educational and training services, particularly those focused on safety and public welfare. Companies with a strong background in community educational initiatives and the capacity to deliver programmes across metropolitan regions like Yorkshire and the Humber may find this type of contract particularly advantageous for growth. However, it should be noted that the tender was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, implying a preference for larger organisations capable of handling the comprehensive requirements of the programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Road Safety - Kidalert

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) to award a contract to First Step Sports Ltd (Co Reg.06866257) to provide the Kidalert road safety training programme. The tender was a further competition via the Hull City Council Learning and Training DPS. The anticipated Kidalert contract period is 1 year, to commence 18th April 2026 ending by 17th April 2027. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be PS14,000.00 per annum. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1d622b2-4ec4-445f-9d6b-10460d2c7e42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERCELL UK LTD
Additional Buyers

HULL CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST STEP SPORTS

Further Information

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