--- title: "Approved Provider List for the Provision of Bikeability Training for Schools" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e44fe3c-29d7-4a3e-8c04-1d569804249c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e44fe3c-29d7-4a3e-8c04-1d569804249c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e44fe3c-29d7-4a3e-8c04-1d569804249c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e44fe3c-29d7-4a3e-8c04-1d569804249c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-17" --- # Approved Provider List for the Provision of Bikeability Training for Schools Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e44fe3c-29d7-4a3e-8c04-1d569804249c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e44fe3c-29d7-4a3e-8c04-1d569804249c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e44fe3c-29d7-4a3e-8c04-1d569804249c.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is initiating a procurement process under the Public Contract Regulation 2015 Light Touch Regime to establish an approved provider list for delivering Bikeability cycle training for schools in various geographical areas. This opportunity falls under the education and training services category (CPV: 80000000) and targets areas including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), and the tender stage calls for applications to be submitted by midday on Friday, 24th January 2025. The awarded contracts will commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2028, contingent on funding availability from the Department for Transport. All applications must be submitted through the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in cycle training services, particularly those that can align with the specific modules and geographic requirements of the Bikeability programme. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, providing a structured pathway to engage in delivering important educational services. The significant funding and multi-year contract period offer a stable and expansive growth opportunity for providers who can deliver high-quality training to schools across the specified regions. ## Notice The Department for Transport (DfT) funds Bikeability cycle training for schools. The Bikeability Trust distributes this funding across England to local authorities. Bikeability is today's cycle training programme. It's about gaining practical skills and understanding how to cycle on today's roads. Bikeability training comes in a variety of modules which help provide skills and confidence in cycling. In order to support the delivery of cycle training within the county Buckinghamshire Council (BC) is seeking Cycle Training Providers to deliver the training modules associated with any DfT funding grant BC should receive. The approved provider list is being established under the Public Contract Regulation 2015 Light Touch Regime (LTR). Please note that any contracts awarded under this agreement from 1st April 2025 will be subject to the availability of funding received from the DfT. The approved list will be based upon set geographical areas covering the various training modules available. The approved list will be in place from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. All applications must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Friday 24th January 2025. . Applications received after this time and date will not be accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6f4b6ae-6b24-48a8-a269-9fecf5fbd427 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £624,084 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2024 at 17:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6f4b6ae-6b24-48a8-a269-9fecf5fbd427 - 17 Dec 2024 at 17:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28ab4de-54cb-4ae2-ae20-f1ca1017d32f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6f4b6ae-6b24-48a8-a269-9fecf5fbd427 17th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28ab4de-54cb-4ae2-ae20-f1ca1017d32f 17th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=850372a7-8ebc-ef11-8133-005056b64545 Supply Bucks Business Link ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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