Tender

Active Travel Hub

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Active Travel Hub," which focuses on delivering services such as Bike Loans, E Bike Loans, Travel Planning, and led walks and rides. This project falls under several industry categories, including physical well-being, travel, education, training, health, and recreational services. The tender is open for a short period, with the submission deadline set for 17th December 2025. The procurement method is open competition below the threshold, suitable for businesses registered in South Yorkshire, UK. The contract, valued at £105,000, will commence from 5th January 2026 and may extend until July 2027, contingent upon available funding.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for enterprises specialising in services that promote health, education, travel, and recreational activities. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), who have expertise in these areas and can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions, will find this an exciting opportunity to expand their business portfolio. Engaging in this project could bolster a business's reputation and provide a gateway for further contracts within the public sector, aligning with the Council's goal of enhancing community well-being and mobility.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077026-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 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
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

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