Tender

bikeability training

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council, acting as the buying organisation, has initiated an active procurement process with the title "Bikeability Training". This tender falls under the services category specifically relating to education and training services (CPV 80000000) and is to be delivered in Middlesbrough, situated in the region UKC12, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 2nd February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and run through until 31st March 2027, with a possible extension of an additional year. This open procedure is being conducted under the procurement method of "Below threshold - open competition" with electronic submissions allowed through www.open-uk.org.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering school-based programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the procedural emphasis on quality as the sole award criterion. With the potential for contract renewal, businesses engaging in this tender can establish or strengthen their presence in the education sector within the Middlesbrough area. By participating, firms can expand their client base and enhance their service portfolio within the public sector, leveraging the experience to explore further opportunities in similar procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

bikeability training

Notice Description

The Bikeability programme in Middlesbrough has concentrated on school delivery principally to Primary Year groups 5 and 6 delivering Combined Level 1 and 2 Bikeability training sessions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06037b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002173-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64 Under £100K
Lots Value
£64 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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