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03 Jul 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Inclusive Cycle Hub," part of the "services" industry category, focusing on community health and training within the UKK24 region of the United Kingdom. The project aims to establish a groundbreaking inclusive community cycling hub, to be launched in the financial year 2026-27. Interested parties should note the deadline for tender submissions is 5th August 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 24th July 2026. The procurement is being conducted using an open, below-threshold competition method, encouraging submissions via the specified procurement platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, sports facilities, bicycle provision, and training services. It is a pioneering initiative for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area, and suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its open competition and suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in training, project management, stakeholder engagement, and fundraising will find this tender particularly appealing, as it requires a comprehensive approach to project delivery and operations over a potential three-year contract period. The project’s innovative and inclusive nature promises substantial community and service growth opportunities, providing a platform for businesses to showcase and expand their capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Inclusive Cycle Hub

Notice Description

BCP Council is seeking a provider to develop and run an inclusive community cycling hub for residents - the first of its kind within the BCP Council area. The scope of the requirement is to: * Create a detailed, costed project plan to deliver BCP Council's vision of establishing a pilot inclusive cycling hub within financial year 2026-27 * Source and maintain a range of suitable cycles to meet service needs as detailed in 1.3 * Recruit and manage project staff and volunteers * Deliver staff and volunteer training and compliance * Create and run a project steering group in liaison with BCP Council * To engage with stakeholders and potential service users and report findings * Fully manage the project's finances, including all income and outgoings * Secure funding to support the continuation of the project after the first year Services offered must be compliant with all relevant legislation and provide good operational practice and the availability of the scheme is required to be clear and contain accessible information about services, schedules and costs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial Contract Duration: 1 year Option(s) to Extend: Yes Quantity of Available Extensions: 2 Duration of Each Extension: 12 months The whole of life contract duration, if all extension(s) are used, will be 3 years. Options to extend are subject to satisfactory performance throughout the life of the contract and the Council's confirmation of funding availability (budget).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c354
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062741-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

80500000 - Training services

85323000 - Community health services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE 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
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

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