Tender

CN250572 Bikeability Training

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Kent County Council involves the tender for Bikeability Training, aimed at enhancing cycling skills in line with Active Travel England's vision for boosting walking and cycling journeys by 2030. The tender is actively in its procurement stage to deliver services across eight districts: Herne Bay & Whitstable, Mid Kent, Canterbury, Dover, Maidstone, Swale, Gravesham, and West Kent. The overall financial provision for the contract is approximately £1,063,147.20, with procurement being undertaken via an open procedure. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 16th March 2026 and the award decision expected by 15th April 2026, providing essential timelines for interested parties.

This tender opens significant avenues for organisations specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with experience in delivering cycle training. The opportunity suits small and medium-sized enterprises capable of providing high-quality instruction under established national standards. Businesses able to efficiently manage contracts across multiple locations in Kent and align with the long-term objectives of Active Travel England will find this project conducive to growth. Each lot comprises an annual funding allocation, inviting firms that can adaptively manage resources and leverage the extension options for continued service provision beyond the initial contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CN250572 Bikeability Training

Notice Description

Bikeability is the nationally approved cycle training scheme, which is predominantly aimed at school children and offered in every local Council area across England. The delivery of this training has, for many years, been subsidised by a Dept for Transport (DfT) grant, which was allocated to local authorities and school sports partnerships (SGOs). Bikeability, along with all other DfT Active Travel investment, is now part of the Active Travel England (ATE) portfolio. ATE's long term aim is for half of all journeys to towns and cities to be walked or cycled by 2030. ATE's remit, and direction, is clearly to support local councils in their active travel ambition and delivery, including training children and adults to cycle safely, and cycle more. The Bikeability Training will be delivered by registered Bikeability Trust suppliers in accordance with the national standard 'Bikeability Delivery Guide' across Kent schools. Therefore, the Council requires a multi-lot contract split across 8 districts. The lots are split into the following 8 districts: *Lot 1 - Herne Bay & Whitstable *Lot 2 - Mid Kent *Lot 3 - Canterbury *Lot 4 - Dover *Lot 5 - Maidstone *Lot 6 - Swale *Lot 7 - Gravesham *Lot 8 - West Kent Please note that the "Lot Value" specified within this notice is the total funding allocation for the contract (including all extensions). The annual funding allocation for each area has been provided within the procurement documents. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Education-and-training-services./D2GT9382RD To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/D2GT9382RD

Lot Information

Herne Bay & Whitstable

Further Information regarding Lot 1 - Herne Bay & Whitstable can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: A 12 month extension option is available.

Mid Kent

Further Information regarding Lot 2 - Mid Kent can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: A 12 month extension option is available.

Canterbury

Further Information regarding Lot 3 - Canterbury can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: A 12 month extension option is available.

Dover

Further Information regarding Lot 4 - Dover can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: A 12 month extension option is available.

Maidstone

Further Information regarding Lot 5 - Maidstone can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: Further Information regarding contract lotting can be found within the procurement documents.

Swale

Further Information regarding Lot 6 - Swale can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: A 12 month extension option is available.

Gravesham

Further Information regarding Lot 7 - Gravesham can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: A 12 month extension option is available.

West Kent

Further Information regarding Lot 8 - West Kent can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: A 12 month extension option is available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065406
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013461-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£885,956 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£885,956 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Joseph Kay
Contact Email
joseph.kay@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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