--- title: "Bikeability - National Standard Cycle Training Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-285f3743-dd38-4956-9204-e44edca6cb89" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-285f3743-dd38-4956-9204-e44edca6cb89" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-285f3743-dd38-4956-9204-e44edca6cb89.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-285f3743-dd38-4956-9204-e44edca6cb89.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-16" --- # Bikeability - National Standard Cycle Training Scheme Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-285f3743-dd38-4956-9204-e44edca6cb89 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-285f3743-dd38-4956-9204-e44edca6cb89) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-285f3743-dd38-4956-9204-e44edca6cb89.json) ## Summary The Wigan Council is seeking bids for the "Bikeability - National Standard Cycle Training Scheme," aimed at providing bicycle training to school-aged children within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This open tender process is in the planning stage, with bids due by 12:00 noon on 9th March 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2019, with a potential extension available depending on government funding and performance. The initiative is funded by the Department for Transport, with a total value of £66,518. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those specialising in cycling and outdoor activities. Companies with experience in delivering training programmes, especially those accredited under the Bikeability scheme, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that engage in community outreach related to cycling and health promotion may find this tender aligns with their service offerings, contributing to growth within local communities while fostering cycling culture among young residents. ## Notice The purpose of this tender is to seek a provider to deliver bicycle training to children of school age in accordance with the 'Bikeability - National Standard Cycle Training Scheme' and Wigan Council's tender documentation. Wigan Council currently has a strong offer relating to cycling which is intended to carry cycling culture through residents early years and into adulthood. Via the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) grant, the Council administers free bike hire, free Dr Bike sessions, free adult and family cycling activities, free Cycling Challenge projects for employees and grants for schools and businesses towards the cost of new cycle parking. The Council also partners with Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles who run community cycling initiatives and the 'On ya bike' project across the borough. Bikeability is a key part of our cycling offer and is intended to nurture cycling at a young age. Bikeability training is wholly grant funded on an annual basis by the Department for Transport (DfT). For the financial years 2018/19 - 2019/20 our grant eligibility will allow us to fund 3,887 training places. Training must be delivered to the Bikeability standard set out by the DfT. The training must be delivered via Bikeability accredited instructors trained to the National Cycle Training Standard. More details can be found at http://bikeability.dft.gov.uk/. Interested applicants are directed to the Invitation to Tender documentation which contains full details and a specification with regard to the delivery of this service. The proposed contract will be for an initial period from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019, with a further optional extension for the period covering April 2019 to March 2020 (subject to central Government funding as well as successful performance). The deadline for the return of final tender bids is Friday 9th March 2018 at 12:00 noon. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fbaf764-51fb-42f5-b7d6-92d173d9b998 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £66,518 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | WIGAN | | Post town | Wigan | | Postcode | WN1 3DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Wigan | | Electoral ward | Wigan Central | | Westminster constituency | Wigan | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2018 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fbaf764-51fb-42f5-b7d6-92d173d9b998 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fbaf764-51fb-42f5-b7d6-92d173d9b998 16th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b4a4d15d-0e13-e811-80ea-005056b64545 Applications must be made via The Chest North-West E-Procurement Portal at https://www.the-chest.org.uk. ## Notice URLs - http://bikeability.dft.gov.uk/ - http://www.wigan.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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