Tender

Borough Cycle Training Contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

27 Mar 2026 at 10:27

Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 12:47

Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Borough Cycle Training Contract, aimed at delivering safety training services for both children and adults living, studying, or working in Havering. The procurement falls under the services category and involves an open procedure inviting interested suppliers to register through their tendering portal. With a procurement value of £600,000, the contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and is set to end by 31st March 2029, or upon exhaustion of the funding. Deadlines to note include the enquiry period which closes on 10th April 2026 and the final bid submission deadline of 27th April 2026. The procurement is in line with the Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy and is supported by funding from Transport for London.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers that are Bikeability accredited and experienced in providing health and safety services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria favour such entities. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive and quality-driven training solutions at competitive prices stand to benefit substantially from this contract. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold or strengthen their presence in the public sector market in the UK.

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Notice Title

Borough Cycle Training Contract

Notice Description

The London Borough of Havering receives a funding allocation through the Local Implementation Plan from Transport for London (or internally through other Council processes), which aim to deliver the Mayor of London's Transport Strategy. The Borough allocates some of this funding for the provision of free cycle training to children and adults that either live, study, or work, in Havering. The Council seeks the services of a Bikeability accredited provider to deliver Cycle Training services for Adults and Children who live, work, or study, in the borough. The contract will commence on 1st July 2026 for a maximum period of 33 months, to terminate on 31st March 2029 or until the maximum funding of PS600,000 is exhausted, whichever is earliest. Please Note: Funding to deliver the requirements detailed in the specification may increase significantly in the financial years covered under the contract if additional in-year funding is provided by external funders (such as Transport for London).

Planning Information

Awaiting interest for procurement of cycle training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e02a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028355-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 3BB
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
St Edward's
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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