Tender

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

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 16:07

Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 10:43

Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process for the On-Road National Standard Cycle Training (Bikeability) set to expire on 1st April 2026. This tender is focused on educational services and bicycle-related activities in the region of Gateshead, UK. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline on 13th April 2026 and an anticipated award period ending on 24th April 2026. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to participate in the Market Engagement Exercise, aimed at gauging interest and enhancing understanding of the market dynamics.

This tender opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in education and training services. Companies experienced in delivering high-quality cycle training are well-positioned to compete, as the contract emphasises quality, social value, and price criteria. The procurement process will provide successful bidders with an opportunity to foster positive cycling perceptions and improve road safety through comprehensive training programmes. This is an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their reach by collaborating with local government to promote cycling within communities.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Gateshead Council (the Council) is in the process of renewing its Contract for the Provision of On-Road National Standard Cycle Training (Bikeability), which is due to expire on 1st April 2026. As part of this process the Council is conducting a Market Engagement Exercise to establish the level of interest in this opportunity, to gather information and improve our understanding of the market. Suppliers are invited to consider the inquiries detailed within the Market Engagement Questionnaire. 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 often.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month option to extend

Planning Information

We would like to gain your views through the following: • Completion of the Market Engagement Questionnaire. All responses should be provided by completing the questionnaire and uploading your responses via the Open e-tendering system https://www.open-uk.org/ before the deadline of 25th February 2026 at 12noon. This can be found by searching 'Contract for the Provision of On-Road National Standard Cycle Training (Bikeability)' or using project number OPEN2026317

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0647a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023174-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£435,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£435,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 1 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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, TLC22 Tyneside

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

Further Information

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