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Inclusive Cycle Training & Bike Buddy

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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29 May 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester has completed the procurement process for its "Inclusive Cycle Training & Bike Buddy" programme, aiming to develop an inclusive and accessible cycle training and engagement initiative for empowering disabled people. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold, without competition. Awarded to Cycling Projects, a supplier noted for its work with voluntary and community sector enterprises, the contract involves delivering services related to non-motorised bicycles and training programme services in the Greater Manchester area (Region UKD). The contract was signed on 27th May 2026 and will be active from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027, with a total gross value of £95,700.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the services sector, particularly those specialising in fitness, recreational, or accessible solutions for physically challenged individuals. Enterprises focusing on innovative training methodologies or specialised equipment provision can benefit from engaging with initiatives like this. As demonstrated by the awarding to an SME-focused on social value, this process highlights the potential for similar organisations to contribute meaningfully while fostering business growth within public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Inclusive Cycle Training & Bike Buddy

Notice Description

Develop an inclusive/accessible progressive cycle training and support and engagement programme to empower more disabled people to make journeys by cycle. Provide specialist support through the GM Inclusive Cycling network, inclusive training and the delivery of adapted bikes and sessions to empower communities to access accessible bikes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a88b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050708-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

34431000 - Non-motorised bicycles

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYCLING PROJECTS

Further Information

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