Planning

Bikeability Training

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Bikeability Training" under the services category within the education sector. This initiative aims to deliver cycle training across schools in the Cumbria region, with funding from the Department for Transport and Active Travel England. The provider engagement session is scheduled for 5th January 2026, offering an opportunity to gain insights into the tender process from the council. Interested parties must register by 5 pm on 31st December 2025. The upcoming contract will commence on 1 April 2026 and run until at least 31 March 2027, with the potential for renewal.

Business growth opportunities arise for companies specialising in cycle training and promoting safe, active travel for school pupils. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly eligible and encouraged to participate. The procurement process embraces a "light touch" regime, signalling a less formal and more flexible approach, ideal for businesses with experience in educational training services. Companies are expected to demonstrate capacity and expertise, adhering to standards set by the funding bodies to successfully compete for this service-oriented contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bikeability Training

Notice Description

Cumberland Council in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council is looking to engage with providers with capacity and the required skills and experience to deliver a service for the Provision Bikeability Training across Cumbria. The Services shall comprise the delivery of Bikeability cycle training across schools in both the Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council footprints and will be funded by the Department for Transport and Active Travel England. The service is to be carried out to the standards set by the Department for Transport and Active Travel England. The current contract ends on 31 March 2026, and the Council intends to award a new 4-year Agreement commencing 1 April 2026. The programme supports the promotion of safe and active travel for pupils and will be delivered by a specialist cycle training provider.

Planning Information

We are inviting all providers interested in delivering this service to attend our provider engagement session on the 5th January 2026 at 10 am via Microsoft Teams. During this session, the following will be covered: • An overview of the current service. • The tender process The Council welcomes the views of providers and there will be an opportunity for providers to ask questions. To reserve a space on the provider engagement session please send an email to Jodie Laird, using the following email address: jodie.laird@cumberland.gov.uk by 5pm 31st December 2025. A Microsoft Teams invite link and agenda will be sent to all providers who register an interest on or before the 31st of December 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083348-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peopleprocurement@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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