Tender

Cycle More Sandwell

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking proposals for their "Cycle More Sandwell" initiative, which aims to enhance cycling infrastructure and skills within the borough, engaging non-cyclists and experienced riders. This open tender process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd November 2025. The procurement is classified under health and social work services, and the project carries a value of £320,000. The initiative will leverage Sandwell's existing and new cycling infrastructure like green routes and the Urban Bike Park. The project period starts from 1st March 2026, ending on 29th February 2028, with a possibility of renewal subject to budget and performance.

The "Cycle More Sandwell" project presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in community health, social services, or sports and recreational development. It is particularly suited for companies capable of delivering high-quality cycling training services and developing community engagement programmes. With an open procurement method, this tender invites a competitive bid, encouraging innovative solutions to promote cycling and active travel, which can increase business visibility and establish long-term community ties for the successful bidder. Businesses focused on infrastructure development, sports event management, and public health initiatives may find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cycle More Sandwell

Notice Description

The provision of a comprehensive, high quality, and cost-effective cycling provision within the borough of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. The service will engage with non-cyclists, cyclists with low ability and low confidence levels, and those wishing to improve cycling ability. The service will engage with those wishing to gain the skills to use cycling as a form of active travel utilising cycle paths, cycling infrastructure and green routes. The service will help activate Sandwell's green spaces and canal routes, existing facilities, and the newly developed Urban Bike Park at Sandwell Valley. The service will enable and develop pathways from non-cyclist to competent cyclist and to open the opportunities to engage with cycling as a sport.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a702
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061796-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement_smbc@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

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