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) During the term of this contract we may received some additional funding to deliver similar projects under this scheme, within the scope of this contract and as such we reserve the right to include this work within this contract, Subject to funding requirements.
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/030009-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
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
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 1 May 20266 days to go
- Future Notice Date
- 27 Apr 20263 days to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- 2030-01-14
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LIVERPOOL
- Postcode
- L3 1BP
- Post Town
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030009-2026
31st March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058984-2025
23rd September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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