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14 Jul 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

Flintshire County Council, in collaboration with Wrexham County Borough Council, is initiating a procurement process under the industry category of Education and Training Services, specifically focused on the National Standards Cycle Training. The contract aims to appoint a company or organisation with the required accreditation and expertise to deliver cycle training at various levels under the BikeAbility Cymru scheme. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions open until 28th August 2026. The cycle training services are to be conducted within the UK region of UKL23, covering a contract period from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a potential extension of up to three further years, contingent on future Welsh Government funding. The procurement method employed is an open competition, inviting businesses to engage in a transparent bidding process.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for SMEs and VCSEs in the education and training sector. With a gross contract value of £621,600.58, it encourages participation in creating a robust training framework, critical for enhancing public safety and promoting cycling proficiency across the region. Companies with strengths in course structure, health and safety training, as well as monitoring and evaluation, will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. Successful bidders will benefit from potential business growth and regional recognition as a provider of high-standard, government-funded training programmes. Businesses keen on expanding their portfolio within government-funded projects should consider participating in this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Safonau Cenedlaethol ar gyfer Hyfforddiant Beicio / National Standards Cycle Training

Notice Description

Mae Cyngor Sir y Fflint a Chyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam yn bwriadu contractio cwmni neu sefydliad sydd a'r achrediadau, sgiliau ac arbenigedd angenrheidiol i greu, trefnu, darparu, monitro a gwerthuso hyfforddiant beicio i lefelau 1, 2 a 3 Safonau Cenedlaethol ar gyfer Hyfforddiant Beicio BikeAbility Cymru. Mae'r contract o 1 Hydref tan 31 Mawrth 2027 gyda'r opsiwn i'w ymestyn am hyd at 3 blynedd arall yn amodol ar gael Cyllid Llywodraeth Cymru. Mae'r Cynllun Safonau Cenedlaethol ar gyfer Hyfforddiant Beicio wedi'i ariannu'n llawn gan Lywodraeth Cymru yn flynyddol. Cyflwynir cynigion annibynnol gan bob Awdurdod yn flynyddol a rhoddir gwybod iddynt a ydynt yn llwyddiannus am gyllid erbyn mis Ebrill bob blwyddyn. Flintshire County Council and Wrexham County Borough Council are seeking to contract a company or organisation with the necessary accreditation, skills and expertise to set up, organise, deliver, monitor and evaluate cycle training to BikeAbility Wales National Standards Cycle Training levels 1,2 and 3. The contract is from 1st October until 31st March 2027 with the option to extend for upto 3 further years subject to Welsh Government Funding being received. National Standards Cycle Training Scheme is fully funded by Welsh Government on a yearly basis. Independent bids are submitted by each Authority annually and are informed if successful for funding by April each year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract value will depend on the amount of funding received from Welsh Government. As the amount of funding is not know past 31/03/27 the contract value may be more or less than the figures detailed above.

Renewal: The contract is from 1st October until 31st March 2027 with the option to extend for upto 3 further years subject to Welsh Government Funding being received. National Standards Cycle Training Scheme is fully funded by Welsh Government on a yearly basis. Independent bids are submitted by each Authority annually and are informed if successful for funding by April each year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06caaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066130-2026
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£497,280 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£497,280 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 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
FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH 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
FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH7 6LG
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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