Planning

Bikeability Instructors

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is planning a procurement process for "Bikeability Instructors" under the industry category of Education and Training Services. The council is in the planning stage and is organising a pre-market engagement event as a first step towards tendering their bikeability framework. The contract, located in Bradford, UK, involves services with a total estimated value of £1,400,000 and is set to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding on 30th March 2029. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this early engagement by 27th November 2025, to better understand the potential tendering opportunities that will formally be announced by 13th January 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education, training, and safety services to enter or expand their presence in public sector contracts. Companies that can deliver comprehensive training services and meet the framework agreement requirements will find this opportunity beneficial. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find the procurement process accessible, as the council has expressed suitability for these types of organisations. Engaging in the preliminary market event could provide these businesses with crucial insights into bidding effectively for the upcoming contracts.

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Notice Title

Bikeability Instructors

Notice Description

The Council is hosting a pre-market engagement event to discuss an upcoming opportunity to tender for the bikeability framework. Please see attachment for further information

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99892&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e05f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073518-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nikki Morton
Contact Email
nikki.morton@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01274434614

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

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