Notice Information
Notice Title
Bikeability Training for Merseyside
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. We are seeking early market engagement to help assist with the development of the specification for this procurement and to establish current market conditions. It is currently anticipated that we will be in a position to publish the full procurement in Spring 2026. This Market Engagement will help develop the 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. Contract Overview Service: Delivery of Bikeability cycle training (Levels 1-3), Bikeability Plus Balance, Bikeability Plus Learn to Ride to school children including children with SEND. Bikeability Core Modules * Level 1 / 2 Combined is aimed at Year 5 and 6 Primary School aged children. * Level 3 - Year 6, and above Active Travel England (ATE)have set a target for 80% of Y6 to have been offered Bikeability training at this Level by the time they leave primary school. * Bikeability Plus Modules * Bikeability Balance * Bikeability Learn to Ride - Year 3 and above This list is not exhaustive, targets and specific modules for delivery will be based on LCRCA's grant funding agreement from ATE and the Bikeability Trust. The Bikeability Trust" is the national charity responsible for delivery, monitoring and reporting on the Active Travel England Bikeability Grant. 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) To get involved in the market engagement please complete the questionnaire attached to the opportunity on: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1 and return it 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.
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/058984-2025
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- 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
- £3,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 23 Sep 20255 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 27 Apr 20263 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 29 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 1-2 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
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/058984-2025
23rd September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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