Tender

Modeshift STARS

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 15:23

PlanningUpdate

05 Mar 2026 at 11:20

Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is calling for proposals for the Modeshift STARS programme aimed at enhancing sustainable and active travel in schools across Sheffield. This procurement process, categorised under services and represented by CPV code 79411000, is within the tender stage, requiring submissions by 20th April 2026. Located in the United Kingdom's UKE region, the council seeks a partner well-versed in school engagement and sustainable travel initiatives. The programme is funded by the Department for Transport with a budget of £440,000 and an optional 9-month extension beyond the initial 12-month contract starting on 1st July 2026.

Businesses with experience in delivering sustainable travel programmes for schools could significantly benefit from engaging with this tender, particularly if they are accredited as Modeshift STARS Delivery Partners or Trained Practitioners. The open procurement procedure offers growth opportunities for both small and medium enterprises familiar with engaging school communities in active travel schemes. With success in this tender, businesses can contribute to improving road safety, reducing congestion, and fostering active school travel, presenting substantial social value in their offerings and potentially opening doors to further government-funded programmes and grants.

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Notice Title

Modeshift STARS

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council (the Authority) invites Suppliers to submit proposals for the delivery of the Modeshift STARS Programme, a nationally recognised accreditation scheme funded by the Department for Transport. The programme supports schools in promoting sustainable and active travel, reducing congestion, and improving road safety. This tender seeks a partner with proven expertise in school engagement and sustainable travel initiatives to ensure continuity and growth of the programme across Sheffield.

Planning Information

The intention of the notice is to alert the market to an intended future tender publication, and to ensure that the market is aware that all bidders must be accredited with Modeshift to be able to deliver the Modeshift programmes, and therefore to be able to bid for the opportunity. Modeshift is the National Sustainable Travel Accreditation scheme for schools which is sponsored by Active Travel England on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT). The PME allows for interested parties to ask any questions they may have for the Local Authority. https://forms.office.com/e/vvYRvX0Jxp

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026936-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2027-06-30

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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