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Cycle Training

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

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02 Jul 2026 at 09:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Harrow is currently in the planning stage for the re-procurement of its Cycle Training contract. This contract falls under the services category, with a focus on training services, and is expected to span from 2027 to 2029, potentially extending until 2030. A market engagement event is scheduled for 24 July 2026, allowing interested suppliers to understand the procurement process better and provide insights that will shape the final tender specification. The engagement session may occur virtually via Microsoft Teams or in person at the Harrow Council Hub. Suppliers must register their interest by emailing Bhavisha.Patel1@harrow.gov.uk by 23 July 2026.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as highlighted by its suitability criteria. The contract will focus on delivering National Standards Level 1, 2, and 3 cycle training for children and adults, including those needing basic skills or wanting to build confidence in navigating busy traffic. Businesses specialising in training services, especially those with expertise in promoting health and environmental benefits through cycling, will find this tender particularly relevant. It offers a financial value of up to £540,000, making it a lucrative option for qualified providers looking to expand their service offerings within the UK, specifically in the UKI74 region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cycle Training

Notice Description

The London Borough of Harrow is considering its approach to the re-procurement of the Cycle Training contract and is undertaking market engagement to explore potential routes to market. Cycling is an activity Harrow actively promote to our residents due to the associated health and environmental benefits and to take every possible opportunity to equip our cyclists with the knowledge and skills to safely integrate with motorists in a shared multi-user road space environment. The scope will involve: * National Standards Levels 1, 2 and 3 cycle training for children during term time and during the holiday periods at nominated schools. * Individual training and/or group instruction for adults - ranging from those with no ability to cycle to those wanting confidence building and/or practical advice on dealing with busy traffic situations on a home to work route.

Planning Information

To support our understanding of the market, suitably qualified suppliers are invited to register their interest in attending a market engagement event. The event is scheduled to take place on 24 July 2026, with the time to be confirmed. The session may be held either virtually via Microsoft Teams or in person at the Harrow Council Hub. Further details, will be confirmed by email. If you wish to register your interest, please e-mail Bhavisha.Patel1@harrow.gov.uk with the following details: Organisation name and Address Contact name Contact telephone number Contact email address The Contracting Authority will use this preliminary market engagement to: Understand market capacity, innovation, and delivery approaches Inform the final specification, key performance indicators (KPIs), and commercial strategy. Provide practical guidance on local government tendering, supporting prospective bidders and helping to reduce barriers to entry for locally based SMEs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c213
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062116-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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