Planning

Contract for On-Road National Standard Cycle Training (Bikeability)

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is in the planning phase for a public procurement contract titled "Contract for On-Road National Standard Cycle Training (Bikeability)" under the industry categories of Education and Training Services and Bicycles. This procurement initiative focuses on delivering cycle training to primary schools within Gateshead, UK, aiming to improve cycling skills and road sense, and promote safer and more frequent cycling. The planned commencement for this service contract is 2nd April 2026, running through to 1st April 2029. The council has published a planned procurement notice with a future notice date set for 20th February 2026, facilitating preparations for potential bidders.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and cycle training, especially those certified to offer the Bikeability training standards. With a commitment to quality and safety in cycling education, the contract is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their services in local government contracts. Businesses in proximity to the UKC2 region or those looking to establish a presence in the Gateshead area can benefit from leveraging this contract to enhance community engagement through educational services aimed at encouraging cycling among primary school students.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for On-Road National Standard Cycle Training (Bikeability)

Notice Description

Gateshead Council (the Council) has promoted cycling and delivered cycle training in the borough for many years. Since 2007, National Standard for Cycle Training (Bikeability training) has been delivered to primary schools in Gateshead. The main objectives of the training to be delivered under this Contract are to: * Deliver high quality cycle training to Bikeability standards * Improve cycle skills and road sense * Increase confidence to cycle * Create positive perceptions of cycling * Encourage, enable and facilitate more people to cycle more safely and more frequently

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0647a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010288-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

80000000 - Education and 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
5 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

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