Planning

Bikeability In Salford

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Mar 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Bikeability In Salford" initiative. This tender focuses on training services designed to equip children and young people with cycling skills and confidence, set within the primary and youth education sectors. The procurement is classified under public authority—sub-central government. It is based in the region of Greater Manchester (UKD3) and anticipates a contract period starting from 1st September 2026, ending on 31st August 2029. Key dates to note include the completion of a market engagement questionnaire by 17th April 2026 and the future notice release on 1st May 2026.

This procurement presents a promising opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its focus on education and training services. With an estimated contract value of £450,000 excluding VAT, businesses specialising in educational program delivery or cycle training services are well-positioned to add significant value to the consultation process. Engaging with this tender could provide business growth for organisations capable of delivering structured educational programs that enhance cycling safety and independence among young people.

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Notice Title

Bikeability 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/028353-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Notice Documents

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