Award

Active Travel Hub

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 11:12

Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has completed a procurement process for the "Active Travel Hub" services, focusing on delivery activities such as Bike Loans, E Bike Loans, Travel Planning, and organised walks and rides. The procurement, classified under services like Physical well-being, Travel, and Training services, was initiated through an open competition below the threshold and culminated with a contract award to Bicycle Buddy LTD. The contract is valued at £126,000 gross and is set to run from 1st January 2026 through 30th September 2026, with a potential extension up to 31st March 2027. The process, conducted in the South Yorkshire region, emphasises the role of bicycles and travel planning in active lifestyle promotion.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health, travel, and community engagement services, particularly those operating as SMEs. Given its focus on active lifestyle and travel support services, organisations that provide innovative solutions in sustainable transport and physical well-being will be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The City of Doncaster Council's preference for open and competitive procurement processes offers a level playing field, allowing businesses to leverage their expertise in community health and recreational services to foster growth and establish long-term partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Active Travel Hub

Notice Description

Delivery of Active Travel Hub services i.e. Bike Loans, E Bike Loans, Travel Planning, led walks and rides

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: 1 x 6 month extension available if funding allows to prepare for new procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004699-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

80000000 - Education and training services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92600000 - Sporting services

98330000 - Physical well-being services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Robert Debenham
Contact Email
robert.debenham@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302737514

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BICYCLE BUDDY

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