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RBWM Bikeability Training Service

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council

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15 Sep 2026 at 10:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is planning to commission a Bikeability cycle training service for children and young people across the borough, supporting road safety, active travel and sustainable transport. The provider will manage, promote, coordinate and deliver training to schools and residents, mainly during school term time. Expected provision includes Bikeability Levels 1, 2, combined Levels 1 and 2, Level 3, Learn to Ride, and SEND/Inclusion training where funding allows. The service also covers school engagement, bookings, administration, equipment such as bikes, helmets and high-visibility clothing, performance monitoring and continuous improvement. This is a public-sector training services requirement (CPV 80500000), delivered in schools and other locations throughout the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.

This procurement is at the planning and preliminary market-engagement stage: the council is seeking expressions of interest to inform a future formal procurement, not inviting tenders. The expected arrangement is a 12-month initial contract from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, with four further 12-month extensions potentially taking the arrangement to 31 March 2032, subject to approval and funding. The published estimated value is £374,000 gross. Suppliers were asked to express interest by 22 September 2026 by email, using the specified subject wording. The single planned lot is identified as suitable for SMEs. The final scope, duration, specification and performance measures may change before procurement, and funding depends on annual Department for Transport allocations through the Bikeability Trust.

The work will suit an established cycle-training provider able to deliver large-scale Bikeability programmes across a local authority area and build strong participation among schools. Preparation should include approved Bikeability Training Provider registration, instructors who are appropriately qualified and registered, and the capacity to meet Bikeability Trust, Active Travel England and Department for Transport requirements. Providers should be ready to demonstrate safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and quality-assurance systems, including enhanced DBS checks for instructors. The service also calls for an accessible booking system, reliable administration, school engagement, grant-funded service management, incident and complaints handling, performance reporting, and continuous improvement. Inclusive delivery experience, including training for children and young people with SEND, will be important, as will the ability to supply suitable training equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBWM Bikeability Training Service

Notice Description

Bikeability Training Service - Market Engagement Summary The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the delivery of its Bikeability cycle training programme. The service supports the Council's road safety, active travel and sustainable transport objectives by providing high quality cycle training to children and young people across the Borough in accordance with national Bikeability standards. The proposed contract will require a provider to manage, promote, coordinate and deliver Bikeability training to schools and residents throughout the Borough. The majority of training is expected to be delivered in schools during term time and will include Bikeability Level 1, Level 2, combined Level 1/2, Level 3, Learn to Ride and SEND/Inclusion training where funding permits. The provider will be expected to: * Deliver all training in accordance with the requirements of the Bikeability Trust, Active Travel England and the Department for Transport (DfT). * Hold and maintain registration as an approved Bikeability Training Provider and employ appropriately qualified and registered instructors. * Manage school engagement, course bookings and administration through an accessible booking system. * Work proactively with schools to maximise take-up of funded Bikeability places and support delivery targets. * Provide appropriate safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and quality assurance arrangements, including enhanced DBS checks for instructors. * Deliver an inclusive service capable of meeting the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). * Supply training equipment where required, including bikes, helmets and high-visibility garments. * Monitor performance, manage incidents and complaints, and work collaboratively with RBWM to ensure continuous service improvement. Bikeability grant funding is subject to annual allocations from the DfT via the Bikeability Trust. Demand levels and funding allocations may vary during the contract period. Please note: This summary is intended for preliminary market engagement purposes only. The final scope, contract duration, specification requirements and performance measures may be amended prior to the commencement of any formal procurement process.

Planning Information

RBWM is considering a longer-term contract arrangement, currently anticipated to be up to five years, subject to procurement approval and future funding arrangements. Suppliers with experience of delivering large-scale Bikeability programmes, managing grant-funded services and achieving high levels of school participation are encouraged to express their interest. The proposed contract duration is 12 months initial term with a following 4 (four) x 12 month extensions The estimated value of this contract is £347,000 This notice is intended to inform the market of RBWM's future requirements and to identify suppliers with the specialist expertise, experience and capacity necessary to deliver. To express interest to participate in this opportunity please send an email to the below address by 22nd September 2026. procurement@rbwm.gov.uk Please ensure to add the below into the subject title and clearly identify your organisation and appropriate contact in the email. RBWM Bikeability Training Service - Market Engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f9c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087149-2026
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
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
£374,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 1 Apr 2028 1-2 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
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 1RF
Postcode Area
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Further Information

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