Planning

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

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 10:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 09:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is planning to renew its contract for the provision of On-Road National Standard Cycle Training (Bikeability) services, with the current contract expiring on 1st April 2026. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement exercise underway to gauge interest and gather market insights, culminating in a questionnaire submission by 25th February 2026 at 12 noon. This procurement falls within the services category, covering industry classifications such as bicycles and education and training services. The training will be delivered throughout the Gateshead area, starting from 2nd April 2026 and lasting until 1st April 2029.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for companies specialising in cycle training and educational services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract aims to deliver high-quality cycle training, enhance road safety, and promote cycling confidence, making it ideal for businesses experienced in these areas. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their service offerings, build partnerships with the Council, and contribute to promoting healthier and more environmentally friendly modes of transport within the region.

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Notice Information

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.

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

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/014636-2026
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
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
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2026Expired
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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