Tender

Invitation to Tender for the provision of Level 1, 2 and 3 Bikeability training, Balance Bike, Learn to Ride and Family training

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Apr 2022 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Level 1, 2, and 3 Bikeability training, as well as Balance Bike and Family training, for the financial year 2022/2023. This open procedure is classified under education and training services, with the tender period set to close on 12th May 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2022 and may run up to May 2025, contingent on satisfactory performance and funding. Interested bidders must register on the Council's e-sourcing portal to access detailed tender documents.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for training providers, particularly those with experience in educational services and cycling instruction. Providers looking to expand into public sector contracts may find this project advantageous, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in delivering training services. Given the recurrent budgetary support from the Bikeability Trust and the Department for Transport, successful bidders may also have the potential for continued engagement in future training cycles.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the provision of Level 1, 2 and 3 Bikeability training, Balance Bike, Learn to Ride and Family training

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council (The Council) requires competitive tenders to deliver Level 1, 2 and 3 Bikeability training, Balance Bike, Learn to Ride and Family training for the financial year 2022/2023, in line with the funding received from central government. The winning bidder (training provider) would be offered the option to continue the training for the following two financial years (then additional two years) subject to satisfactory performance, funding and mutual agreement. Additional information: Bidders are invited to view the tender documents via Bedford Borough Council's e-sourcing portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home Bidders will need to register an account on the Council's Intend portal at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home and search for this opportunity by the title or project reference. Funding Description Bikeability provision is funded by the Bikeability Trust (Trust), via the Department for Transport. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1919ad-66ca-42f4-a2d1-08aff63e0b8b
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2022 - 4 May 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Yo Higton
Contact Email
yo.higton@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234 276 048

Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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