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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 13:26

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Cycle More Sandwell" was conducted by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Oldbury, United Kingdom. This contract, under the industry category of services, specifically targets health, social work, and community services. The cycle provision service aims to engage and help non-cyclists and those with low cycling confidence to improve their skills and use cycling as a mode of active travel. The award stage was completed as of 12th June 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 for an initial term of two years, with a possible one-year extension. The procurement method was open competition below the threshold, adhering to the legal basis set by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health, community, and social services, particularly those focused on promoting active travel and cycling initiatives. SMEs in the cycling and fitness sectors could find participation rewarding, as the service will activate local green spaces and infrastructure, potentially increasing demand for related products and services. The appointment of the British Cycling Federation as the supplier highlights the value of expertise in cycling to fulfil the contract requirements. Businesses aiming to engage with local councils on health and community improvement projects will find this type of tender beneficial for growth and collaboration.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a702
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055763-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£319,954 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH CYCLING FEDERATION

Further Information

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