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Bikeability Training Delivery

STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 12:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stoke on Trent City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the delivery of Bikeability Training, a service falling under the education and training industry category. This opportunity is primarily located in the region defined by the code UKG23 in the United Kingdom. The procurement process includes a significant market engagement milestone scheduled with a due date of 14th August 2026. The tender is intended to encompass comprehensive cycle training services, including Learn to Ride and Bikeability Levels 1-3, with additional provisions for SEND and Inclusion. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st September 2027 and conclude on 31st August 2030, marking a sizeable service delivery over the span of three years.

This upcoming tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations capable of providing high-quality, inclusive cycle training services. Businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in delivering cycling proficiency and safety programmes, are ideally placed to benefit. Participation could strengthen a contractor’s portfolio, enhance its market visibility, and align it with Stoke on Trent City Council’s objectives of improving road safety, promoting active travel, and contributing to sustainable community development initiatives. Organisations are encouraged to prepare for the forthcoming tender to leverage their expertise in supporting these community-focused outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bikeability Training Delivery

Notice Description

Bikeability training includes Learn to Ride provision and Levels 1-3 (as well as SEND & Inclusion), supporting children and young people at different stages of cycling ability. Bikeability is a nationally recognised programme funded by the Bikeability Trust (on behalf of the Department for Transport), contributing to the Council's objectives around: * Road safety and casualty reduction * Active travel and public health * Supporting climate and sustainability ambitions

Planning Information

Market Engagement Notice - Upcoming Bikeability Training Tender Opportunity The Council is notifying the market of an upcoming procurement opportunity for the delivery of Bikeability training services. The tender opportunity is expected to be published in the coming months. The contract will cover the delivery of Bikeability training, including Learn to Ride provision and Bikeability Levels 1-3, alongside SEND and Inclusion provision, supporting children and young people at different stages of cycling ability and ensuring that training is accessible to all participants. Bikeability is a nationally recognised cycle training programme funded by the Bikeability Trust on behalf of the Department for Transport. The programme plays an important role in supporting the Council's wider objectives, including improving road safety and reducing casualties, encouraging active travel and healthier lifestyles, and contributing towards climate change and sustainability ambitions. The Council invites interested providers to look out for the forthcoming procurement opportunity and encourages suitably experienced organisations with the capability to deliver high-quality, inclusive cycle training services to participate in the tender process when published.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074207-2026
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2030 3-4 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
STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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