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

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2026 at 08:46

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 16:16

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 successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for On-Road National Standard Cycle Training (Bikeability)" as of 22nd May 2026. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, following the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. This contract is aimed at delivering high-quality cycle training to primary school students in the region of UKC22, United Kingdom. The procurement involved multiple stages, starting with planning, followed by the tender process initiated on 13th March 2026, and concluded with the awarding of the contract. The contract is active and covers a period from the 1st of June 2026 to the 31st of May 2029, with options to extend by two additional 12-month periods.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in education and training services, or those involved in the cycling industry, such as suppliers of bicycles and related equipment. The contract, valued at £554,940 gross, is ideal for businesses capable of delivering Bikeability standard training and enhancing cycle skills and road safety awareness among young cyclists. Engaging in such public procurement can enhance a company's profile, foster partnerships, and potentially lead to further contractual opportunities with public authorities, like Gateshead Borough Council. With a primary award criterion of quality, it encourages businesses that can showcase high standards in service delivery.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Appointment of a Provider to deliver On-Road National Standard Cycling (Bikeability) training to primary school students across the Gateshead borough. 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/047535-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£462,450 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£462,450 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CYCLE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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