Tender

Bikeability Scheme in Salford

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 10:31

Planning

27 Mar 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council has initiated a tender process for the Bikeability Scheme in Salford, focusing on delivering training services to equip children and young people with cycling skills. This public procurement, valued at £450,000, falls under the primary and training education services categories and is being conducted via an open procedure. Located in Manchester, UK (UKD34), the tender stage is currently active with a submission deadline of 29th May 2026 at 14:00 BST. Interested parties can submit their enquiries until 15th May 2026, and the contract is expected to be awarded by 1st August 2026, covering a period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029.

Business opportunities abound as Salford City Council seeks services to enhance Bikeability training. The tender is particularly appealing to SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in educational training and social value services. With an emphasis on cost, quality, and social value as award criteria, organisations proficient in delivering structured training programmes stand well-suited to compete. The project provides a gateway for businesses aiming to establish or expand their service provision in the educational sector, potentially fostering growth through long-term contract engagement with a public authority in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Bikeability Scheme in Salford

Notice Description

SCC delivers Bikeability training through a structured programme designed to equip children and young people with the skills and confidence to cycle safely and independently.

Planning Information

Questionnaire via microsoft forms https://forms.office.com/e/1h9EPBTBZ7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06761d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037496-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Further Information

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