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Bikeability Cycle Training

Newcastle City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2026 at 10:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 09:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council procured children’s cycling training services covering the full Bikeability programme. The work includes Level 1 for pupils in Years 3 or 4, teaching basic bike handling in traffic-free settings; Level 2 for Years 5 or 6, developing confidence on quiet roads in real traffic; and Level 3, preparing children for more challenging urban cycling. It also includes Bikeability Plus: Balance for children aged 4 to 7, and Learn to Ride for children progressing from balancing to pedalling before Level 1. The service is delivered in Newcastle upon Tyne and forms part of the council’s education and cycling-safety provision. The procurement is classified as training services and primary education services.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a below-threshold open competition. One lot was evaluated on quality at 60% and price at 40%. Quality sub-criteria covered organisational structure, quality assurance, school engagement, reporting, complaints handling, and social value and sustainability. Two bids reached the final stage. The contract was awarded to OUTSPOKEN TRAINING LLP on 6 August 2026 for £160,000 excluding VAT (£192,000 including VAT). The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, with one optional 12-month extension available until 31 August 2029. The original estimated value was £150,000 excluding VAT (£180,000 including VAT).

This award indicates demand for an end-to-end children’s cycling education service combining practical instruction, road-safety training and progression across multiple age groups. A credible competitor would need the capability to deliver Bikeability Levels 1, 2 and 3, together with Balance and Learn to Ride, in school and traffic environments. The evaluation places particular importance on a clear organisational structure, robust quality assurance, effective engagement with schools, reliable reporting and a defined complaints procedure. Evidence of social value and sustainability would also strengthen a future response, alongside the ability to manage delivery across Newcastle’s education settings. The opportunity was assessed as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bikeability Cycle Training

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council is seeking to procure a contractor to deliver the following modules: * Level 1, aimed at children in Year 3 or 4, is the gateway to starting to cycle and covers basic bike handling skills in a traffic-free environment, such as a playground. * Level 2, aimed at children in Year 5 or 6, teaches children how to grow more confident and is taught on quiet roads but in real traffic conditions to provide a real cycling experience. * Level 3, for children who have completed previous levels, covers more complex situations and equips the cyclist with the skills needed to stay safe in more challenging urban situations. * Bikeability Plus, to complement and support the core Bikeability training: * Bikeability Balance, aimed at 4- to 7-year-olds to develop cycle handling and awareness, and build confidence ahead of future training. * Bikeability Learn to Ride, taught after Balance but before Level 1, to help children progress from balancing to pedalling

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074574-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newcastle City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Outspoken Training LLP

Further Information

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