Planning

BikeAbility Programme

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

19 May 2026 at 07:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has announced a procurement process for the "BikeAbility Programme," a programme aimed at enhancing cycling skills among children, with the objective of promoting active travel and support for climate agendas. This initiative falls under the "Social work and related services" category and targets the UKD region in the United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is in planning, aiming for the contract period to span from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2029. The open competition procurement method has been selected for this below-threshold opportunity, providing a gross contract value of GBP 493,200. The planning notice related to this process was published on 19th May 2026, highlighting the programme's significance in fostering lifelong active habits in children.

The "BikeAbility Programme" presents significant business opportunities, particularly for service providers focused on educational programmes and those committed to promoting sustainable travel solutions. Companies specialising in community engagement, youth education, and those with expertise in executing government-funded projects could also find this tender advantageous. Given its emphasis on active travel, businesses with a background in health and fitness or environmental stewardship would also be well-suited to participate. This initiative not only aligns with public health objectives but also contributes to the government's broader climate emergency response, making it an attractive prospect for entities seeking to expand their footprint in public service delivery within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BikeAbility Programme

Notice Description

Bikeability supports children to learn to cycle and after Bikeability are more likely to cycle to school or cycle for leisure. Developing these skills at an early age increases the likelihood these children will remain active as an adult. The programme supports the active travel and climate emergency agendas through encouraging a mode shift to cycling for active travel. The Bikeability programme is funded by the Department for Transport and is overseen by Active Travel England as the government's executive agency responsible for making walking, wheeling and cycling the preferred choice for everyone to get around in England. The Bikeability Trust administer the Bikeability programme on behalf of the Department for Transport. Grant funding is made available to all local authorities in England to deliver Bikeability based on a target set by Active Travel England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045604-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£411,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER LYNE
Postcode
OL6 0GS
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Further Information

Notice Documents

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