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Bikeability Cycle Training

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2026 at 00:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Mar 2026 at 15:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

05 Nov 2025 at 10:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the "Bikeability Cycle Training" programme undertaken by the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The contract, focusing on training services within the education and training sector, was awarded directly to Active Barnsley Ltd due to a lack of viable alternatives, as shown by a previous tender where only Active Barnsley submitted a bid. This signifies a direct award procurement method under UKPGA 2023/54 regulations, with the contract signed on 17th March 2026 and valid from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2029.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in training and educational services to consider similar direct tender opportunities in the future, especially those capable of fulfilling specific technical requirements and maintaining readiness for continued and high-standard service delivery. While this particular tender is already awarded, businesses in the cycle training sector could structure their operations to provide comparable services, showcasing their ability to adapt to governmental standards and requirements, enabling them to become competitive candidates for similar contracts in a regional procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

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

Direct award to Active Barnsley. A transparency notice was published on 05/11/2025 as per PA2023 regulations. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071152-2025 An open tender was considered, however a previous open tender resulted in a single bid from Active Barnsley, confirming lack of viable alternatives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05daae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040223-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20259 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
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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