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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Bikeability National Standard Cycle Training

Staffordshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Sep 2026 at 15:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Jun 2026 at 15:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is procuring services to deliver Bikeability National Standard cycle training in schools across Staffordshire. The requirement covers primary and secondary education and training services, supporting delivery under Active Travel England and Department for Transport grant conditions. It is divided geographically into four areas: Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands; Stafford Borough and South Staffordshire; Cannock Chase and East Staffordshire; and Lichfield and Tamworth. The council intends to appoint providers to deliver training across these areas, with one provider for each area. The work is suitable for organisations providing cycle training in schools, including small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Staffordshire County Council is the buying organisation.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through an open procedure for a closed framework agreement. Bids had to be submitted by 5 October 2026 at 12:00, with enquiries accepted until 24 September 2026 at 14:00. The framework is planned to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with renewal subject to grant funding, performance and local government reorganisation, potentially extending contracts to 31 March 2030. Its total estimated value is £1,440,000 gross (£1,200,000 excluding VAT). The four lots are valued at £353,268, £398,196, £372,132 and £316,404 gross respectively. Evaluation is based entirely on quality, and a supplier may be awarded no more than two lots.

This opportunity suits providers with the practical capability and experience to deliver Bikeability cycle training to pupils across Staffordshire schools. Suppliers should be able to organise and deliver training across one or more of the specified geographical areas and meet the requirements associated with the Bikeability National Standard and the relevant Active Travel England and Department for Transport grant conditions. The council is seeking several providers because delivery is spread across four areas, although each area will have one framework provider. Quality is the sole evaluation basis, so bidders will need to demonstrate strong training delivery, safeguarding and operational arrangements through their quality submission; the detailed quality breakdown is in the tender documents. SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises are explicitly considered suitable, with bids permitted for up to two areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Bikeability National Standard Cycle Training

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council is searching for suitable providers to award, for the provision of Bikeability Cycle Training. The council is looking for a number of providers, to ensure delivery across Staffordshire as per Active Travel England, Department for Transport grant conditions.

Lot Information

North East and West Staffordshire (Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands)

Delivery of Bikeability Cycle Training across schools in Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands

Renewal: Subject to grant funding, successful performance, and any changes as a result of possible LGR.

South West Staffordshire (Stafford Borough and South Staffordshire)

Delivery of Bikeability Cycle Training across schools in Stafford Borough and South Staffordshire

Renewal: Subject to grant funding, successful performance, and any changes as a result of possible LGR.

South Central and East Staffordshire (Cannock Chase and East Staffordshire)

Delivery of Bikeability Cycle Training in schools across Cannock Chase and East Staffordshire

Renewal: Subject to grant funding, successful performance, and any changes as a result of possible LGR.

South East Staffordshire (Lichfield and Tamworth)

Delivery of Bikeability Cycle Training in schools across Lichfield and Tamworth.

Renewal: Subject to grant funding, successful performance, and any changes as a result of possible LGR.

Planning Information

The Council wishes to invite companies or potential start ups to contact the Client Lead for a one-to-one meeting to discuss what is involved in the training and some guidance on the process. The aim for this engagement is to: - promote this opportunity to suppliers within similar fields, but have little or no familiarity Bikeability. - provide information regarding how Bikeability works in Staffordshire for suppliers who are familiar with Bikeability already. - invite suppliers or potential start ups to learn more about the opportunity without the pressure of a tender deadline. The Lead Client is able to offer Teams Meetings on 16th, 17th, 21st and 22nd July at 9:30am, 11am, 1pm and 2:30pm on each of the days. Should it be required, more capacity may be added prior to 31st July 2026. To request a meeting, please email cath.stephenson@staffordshire.gov.uk with a range of availability, just in case your first-choice timeslot has been booked.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085482-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80200000 - Secondary education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-09-07

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Staffordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2LP
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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