Tender

Adult Cycle Training - Request for Quotations

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2025 at 09:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking a provider for adult cycle training through an open procurement process. The tender, titled "Adult Cycle Training - Request for Quotations," is aimed at delivering training sessions across five districts in Cambridgeshire: Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Fenland, and South Cambridgeshire. The procurement is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 25th November 2025. This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting bicycles, outdoor sports equipment, training services, and recreational activities. The total estimated contract value is £24,000, with a gross amount of £28,800. Prospective bidders are required to submit their quotation by email as electronic submissions are not permitted.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cycle training, equipment provision, and recreational services. Companies that can offer tailored cycling lessons for diverse groups, including women, the elderly, ethnic minorities, and carers, stand to benefit. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in managing booking systems and inventory of bicycles and safety gear would be well-positioned. The contract is deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering growth in local businesses able to demonstrate competency and cost-effectiveness in service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Cycle Training - Request for Quotations

Notice Description

The Active Travel Team of Cambridgeshire County Council are looking for an adult cycle training provider that can deliver sessions across the five districts (Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Fenland and South Cambridgeshire). To include the below: - Delivery of adult cycle training in both individual and group formats for varying levels of experience. This could include a beginner with zero cycling experience to an intermediate level with knowledge of how to cycle but may lack knowledge of how to cycle on roads. - A booking system with capability of pre-screening to prioritise minority groups including women, elderly, ethnic minorities and carers. - Delivery of adult cycle training to circa 388 residents. - An inventory of bicycles and safety equipment that can be used during the sessions. Please refer to the attached specification document for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072642-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment

80500000 - Training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

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