Award

Bikeability Cycle Training

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

16 Mar 2026 at 15:37

Award

05 Nov 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the contracting process for the Bikeability Cycle Training programme, aimed at providing children in Barnsley with essential cycling skills to enhance their safety and promote active travel. Active Barnsley Ltd has been directly awarded the contract due to its unique capability to fulfil the programme requirements. The contract, effective from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, offers potential renewals up to March 2029. This procurement falls under the 'services' category with a total contract value of £616,663, and a standstill period is scheduled to end on 26th March 2026.

The Bikeability Cycle Training programme presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in delivering educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in cycling and physical education. Active Barnsley Ltd, an established SME, has been selected to provide the service, highlighting the demand for businesses equipped with the necessary infrastructure and staff capability to manage such programmes effectively. Companies operating within the educational sector in the UK may find potential growth opportunities catering to similar direct award contracts due to the limited availability of providers meeting technical specifications and standards set by contracting authorities like Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Bikeability Cycle Training

Notice Description

Bikeability is the government's national cycle training programme. The training enables children to cycle safely around their neighbourhood and on journeys to and from school and for leisure, giving them practical skills for safer on-road cycling. It encourages children to make healthier lifestyle choices and promotes active travel options to improve health - an active lifestyle plays a large part in increasing wellbeing.

Procurement Information

This contract is being awarded directly due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. Active Barnsley is the only provider capable of delivering the service with full-time staff and appropriate HR infrastructure to manage TUPE obligations. A previous open tender resulted in a single bid from Active Barnsley, confirming lack of viable alternatives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05daae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023660-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£513,886 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTIVE BARNSLEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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