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Provision of Bikeability Cycle Training on Merseyside 2026

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 12:44

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 17:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Sep 2025 at 15:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is overseeing the procurement process for the "Provision of Bikeability Cycle Training on Merseyside 2026," which falls under the industry category of community, social, and personal services. This procurement specifically targets the Merseyside area, including Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley, and St Helens. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase with BIKERIGHT! LIMITED emerging as the supplier. The contract is set to commence on 15 July 2026, with an initial term of 12 months and extends the option up to an additional 36 months depending on performance and funding. The contract was awarded under an open procurement method, adhering to an open procedure framework, and holds a gross value of £4,800,000. The official award notice was published on 2 July 2026, with the standstill period concluding on 14 July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs engaged in the provision of training and educational services. Businesses specialising in cycle training, sustainable transport initiatives, or those with experience in community and youth engagement would find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. The initiative supports the active travel strategy of the Liverpool City Region, promoting sustainable transport solutions. SMEs and organizations with the capability to deliver high-quality, inclusive cycle training to children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are well-suited to leverage this opportunity, contributing to the improvement of road safety skills and confidence among young people in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bikeability Cycle Training on Merseyside 2026

Notice Description

Bikeability is the nationally recognised cycle training programme for schools funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and Active Travel England. It aims to provide children the skills, knowledge and confidence to travel on roads safely. It adheres to a national standard and is delivered at 3 levels - from basic manoeuvres off road through to more complex drills on busier junctions/ roundabouts. Bikeability Plus is an additional element which provides added support to instil further confidence and skills. Merseytravel, on behalf of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, is preparing to procure the delivery of Bikeability cycle training across Merseyside for the year 2026/2027, with an option to extend the contract for up to 36 additional months. This procurement aims to ensure high-quality, inclusive, and accessible cycle training for children and young people, supporting the region's active travel strategy and commitment to sustainable transport. Initial Term: 12 months (July 2026) Extension Option: Up to 36 months (subject to performance and funding) Geographic Scope: Merseyside (Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This would be determined by any additional grand funding that we may receive.

Renewal: Initial Term: 12 months (July 2026) Extension Option: Up to 36 months (subject to performance and funding)

Planning Information

To get involved in the market engagement, please complete the questionnaire attached to the opportunity on The Chest: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1 and return via the message section on the chest opportunity by 12 noon Tuesday 14th October 2025. Please note that in order to view this Market Engagement, you will need to filter your search on The Chest to opportunities published by Merseytravel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a062
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062220-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2030-01-14

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIKERIGHT! LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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