Tender

AT1484 Bike ability Cycle Training

LUTON COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is seeking a service provider to deliver the Bikeability Cycle Training programme within Luton schools, as part of their initiative to enhance active travel opportunities for school children. The tender, classified under the education and training services category, involves providing Level 1 and Level 2 cycle training during the contract period from April 2026 to March 2027, with potential extensions up to March 2029 dependent on funding and performance. The open procurement method allows for below-threshold open competition, with submissions required by 24th March 2026. The enquiry period concludes on 19th March 2026. The total contract value is expected to be £154,128.00, with a gross value of £184,953.60, and the training sessions will be conducted in accordance with current Bikeability guidance.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in education and training services to expand their operations and contribute to government-sponsored programmes aimed at increasing road safety awareness among children. Companies already registered on the Bikeability register and familiar with delivering quality cycle training are encouraged to participate. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from this opportunity, given the preference for such organisations in the selection criteria. Successful bidders will be evaluated on both quality and pricing, making it essential to showcase expertise in training delivery and competitive pricing strategies.

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Notice Title

AT1484 Bike ability Cycle Training

Notice Description

Bike ability is the government's national cycle training programme that equips school children with the practical skills, confidence and understanding to ride on today's roads. The training teaches children cycling skills, which starts at Level 1 (training in a safe space such as a school playground, where children are taught to control and master their bikes away from traffic). At Level 2, children will develop their skills by learning to ride on local single-lane roads and simple junctions, with mostly moderate motor traffic flows. Luton Council require a service provider to deliver combined Level 1 and 2 Bike ability cycle training on behalf of the council and in accordance with the current Bike ability delivery guidance, with stressed importance on increasing participation in, and achieve rider outcomes of Level 2 Bike ability. The council is keen to grow the delivery of Bike ability in Luton schools, aiming to support Active Travel England's goal of every primary school child having the opportunity to take part in Bike ability cycle training. This contract will cover training delivery for the period of April 2026 to March 2027, and dependant on funding and service provider performance, extensions will be available for April 2027 to March 2028 and April 2028 to March 2029.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Dependent on funding for the bike ability scheme the extensions are two 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066490
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020565-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£154,128 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£154,128 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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