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Bikeability Cycle Training

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 08:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is in the tender stage of the procurement process for "Bikeability Cycle Training," a service designed to provide cycle training for children across various stages of proficiency. The procurement falls under the industry category of primary education services and training services, with service delivery planned across multiple regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK in the United Kingdom. Interested businesses must submit their proposals by 15th July 2026 via the OPEN portal. The project is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will run until 31st August 2028, with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement method is below threshold - open competition, allowing SMEs and VCSEs to participate.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services to expand their impact and client base. Organisations with expertise in cycle training, particularly those with the capacity to engage effectively with schools and implement quality assurance processes, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Emphasising quality, organisational structure, school engagement, and sustainability, this procurement seeks suppliers who can deliver not only excellent service but also contribute to social value. The structured award criteria highlight a significant focus on quality (60%) over price (40%), underscoring the council's commitment to delivering high-standard training services.

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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/061547-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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