Tender

Cycle confidence building programme for Badenoch and Strathspey

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

05 Feb 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cairngorms National Park Authority is offering a tender titled "Cycle confidence building programme for Badenoch and Strathspey," categorised under General public services. This programme aims to deliver led rides and cycle skills sessions to promote active and sustainable travel. The programme will begin in April 2025, starting initially with primary school children and their parents/carers in Aviemore, Deshar, and Abernethy Primary Schools. Activities will expand from July 2025 to other communities in Badenoch and Strathspey. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically by 27th February 2025 at 10:00 am. The procurement stage is currently in the "Tender" phase and follows an open procedure.

This tender presents an excellent business growth opportunity for companies specialising in outdoor education, cycling training, and sustainable travel services. Companies with expertise in organising community-based activities, especially those experienced in working with schools and local communities, will be well-suited for this contract. Additionally, firms capable of training and supporting volunteers to ensure the long-term sustainability of the programme are encouraged to apply. The contract value is £41,666 GBP, with a possible extension, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their influence in the Cairngorms National Park area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cycle confidence building programme for Badenoch and Strathspey

Notice Description

The Cairngorms National Park Authority would like to secure a contract to deliver led ride and cycle skills programmes in Badenoch and Strathspey. This fits into wider work aiming to change behaviour towards more active and sustainable travel. A lack of confidence with cycling can be a barrier to active travel which is the reason for offering these activities. Initially between April and July, we anticipate working with primary school children and their parents / carers at Aviemore, Deshar and / or Abernethy Primary School, as well as the wider communities of Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Nethy Bridge. We are in conversation with these schools about facilitating weekly organised rides to and from school known as 'bike buses' and / or cycle skills sessions for pupils to complement the Bikeability programme. This contract will also deliver programmes of rides or cycle skills sessions for adults. We would like to offer parents and carers opportunities to build their cycle confidence. Additionally, we want to offer programmes of led rides starting from village centres which are open to all, aimed at those who wish to build their confidence to cycle to get around. There is scope for the successful bidder to input to finalising the delivery plan. From July onwards we expect to offer similar activities to other communities in Badenoch and Strathspey as well as continuing to work with the Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Nethy Bridge communities where necessary. Whilst we have funding to get activities started, we don't anticipate having public funding for long-term delivery and therefore our aspiration is to support and train a network of volunteers to take on future delivery. We would like successful providers to support this by encouraging potential volunteers to join and assist with the rides and play a role in supporting the transition of the activities towards being led by volunteers. We will be organising training opportunities for volunteers. If you have the qualifications to deliver training, we would be interested to know.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Initially this contract is to deliver: 1.A series of organised rides known as a 'bike bus' or cycle skills sessions once a week likely for Aviemore, Deshar and/or Abernethy Primary Schools through term 4 (April - July). Minimum two staff will be required. 2.A series of up to 10 x weekly 2-hour morning or afternoon rides or cycle skills sessions aimed at parents or carers between April - July. It is envisaged that these will be offered on the same days as the bike buses. 3.A series of up to 10 x weekly 2-hour morning or afternoon rides or cycle skills sessions starting from town / village centers which are open to all between April - July. It is envisaged that these will be offered on the same days as the bike buses. 4.Working with the Project Manager, plan and deliver a programme of rides and skills sessions for July - Oct. This is anticipated to include similar activities in other communities in Badenoch and Strathspey as well as continuing to work with the Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Nethy Bridge communities where necessary. Each day is envisaged to be inclusive of multiple activities, for example as follows: Wednesday each week: 8am - 9am: bike bus to Aviemore Primary School 9am - 11am: ride or skills session aimed at parents / carers from Aviemore (could split into 2 groups if appropriate) 11am - 11:30am: break and contingency time 11:30am - 1:30pm: ride or skills session starting in Aviemore, open to all (could split into 2 groups if appropriate) 1:30pm - 2:30pm: lunch and contingency time 2:45pm - 3:45pm: bike bus back from Aviemore Primary School Requirements Each leader needs to be suitably qualified to deliver the activities, hold an Outdoor First Aid qualification, have completed or be willing to complete safeguarding training and complete a PVG check. Each leader will need to provide their own suitable, well-maintained bike, helmet, clothing and leadership equipment. The Park Authority will provide branded vests which the suppliers will be required to wear over their own clothing. Suppliers need to adhere to Operating Procedures agreed with the Park Authority. Key outputs The primary contract outputs and requirements are as follows: 1)Work with the Project Manager to plan for delivery, including finalising the details of activities / days 2)Keep in regular contact with the Project Manager to report on progress and develop the programme 3)Engage with the Primary School contacts and other partners as required during planning and delivery 4)Plan the activities, including route planning and risk assessments 5)Draft the participant briefing information and be responsible for collating and managing participant information 6)Deliver the agreed programmes of led rides and cycle skills sessions 7)Encourage and support potential volunteers to get involved 8)Work with Cairngorms National Park Authority staff to collect data and monitor the impact of the activities 9)Work with Cairngorms National Park Authority staff on communication about the activities 10)Work in a complementary / collaborative way with other providers delivering bike/cycle sessions in the same areas as appropriate

Renewal: Possibility of extension in future years up to a maximum contract value of GBP 50,000 inclusive of VAT (GBP 41,666 exclusive of VAT)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789800
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523288
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Mikko Olavi Saari
Contact Email
mikkosaari@cairngorms.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1479873535

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
Postcode
PH26 3HG
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Badenoch and Strathspey
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523288&idx=1
    6th February 2025 - ITT Brief - Cycle confidence building programme for Badenoch and Strathspey
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523288&idx=2
    6th February 2025 - ITT Brief - Cycle confidence building programme for Badenoch and Strathspey
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523288
    Cycle confidence building programme for Badenoch and Strathspey - The Cairngorms National Park Authority would like to secure a contract to deliver led ride and cycle skills programmes in Badenoch and Strathspey. This fits into wider work aiming to change behaviour towards more active and sustainable travel. A lack of confidence with cycling can be a barrier to active travel which is the reason for offering these activities. Initially between April and July, we anticipate working with primary school children and their parents / carers at Aviemore, Deshar and / or Abernethy Primary School, as well as the wider communities of Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Nethy Bridge. We are in conversation with these schools about facilitating weekly organised rides to and from school known as 'bike buses' and / or cycle skills sessions for pupils to complement the Bikeability programme. This contract will also deliver programmes of rides or cycle skills sessions for adults. We would like to offer parents and carers opportunities to build their cycle confidence. Additionally, we want to offer programmes of led rides starting from village centres which are open to all, aimed at those who wish to build their confidence to cycle to get around. There is scope for the successful bidder to input to finalising the delivery plan. From July onwards we expect to offer similar activities to other communities in Badenoch and Strathspey as well as continuing to work with the Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Nethy Bridge communities where necessary. Whilst we have funding to get activities started, we don't anticipate having public funding for long-term delivery and therefore our aspiration is to support and train a network of volunteers to take on future delivery. We would like successful providers to support this by encouraging potential volunteers to join and assist with the rides and play a role in supporting the transition of the activities towards being led by volunteers. We will be organising training opportunities for volunteers. If you have the qualifications to deliver training, we would be interested to know.

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