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# Provision of a Bikeability Scheme

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ecb2939-1a4d-49fe-a2e2-d8ea4375206c

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract to Outspoken Training LLP for the provision of the Bikeability Scheme, aimed at delivering cycling proficiency training to schools within the West Northamptonshire area. The scheme, which is funded by the Department for Transport, is designed to help children acquire the skills and confidence needed to ride safely on today's roads. The initial contract period is set to start on 2nd September 2024 and will run for seven months, with options to extend the contract by two additional 12-month periods, subject to funding. The total awarded value for the first phase is £226,795, with further funding to be determined annually by the DfT. Key dates include a contract start date of 2nd September 2024 and the tender return date being 9th April 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and recreational services, particularly those specialising in cycling training and sports goods. SMEs, in particular, could benefit from this procurement as it is tailored to suit their capabilities. Companies with experience in delivering national standard training programmes and those familiar with the requirements of the Department for Transport will find themselves well-suited to compete. Participation in this tender can lead to business growth by establishing credibility and expanding service portfolios within the public sector. Fresh opportunities will arise from the recurring annual funding subject to continuation by the DfT, securing long-term engagements for successful contractors.

## Notice

The Council is seeking one provider to deliver the Bikeability programme to schools in West Northamptonshire. Bikeability is 'cycling proficiency' for the 21st century, designed to give the next generation the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today's roads. It is a national scheme, funded by the Department for Transport and run to national standards. There are three Bikeability levels, with each level designed to help improve children's cycling skills, no matter what they know already. The three Levels take trainees on a journey from the basics of balance and control, all the way through to planning and making a journey by themselves on busier roads. Children will typically start Bikeability lessons once they have learnt to ride a bike: * Level 1 will help new riders to control their bikes. * Level 2 will help develop on-road skills and is usually tackled by children in Years 5 or 6, before leaving primary school * Level 3 teaches trainees how to ride in different and more challenging traffic situations and is usually completed by children of secondary school age Bikeability Plus complements and supports Bikeability at Levels 1, 2 and 3. Bikeability Plus modules aim to increase the take up and impact of Bikeability on children's cycling. Bikeability and Bikeability Plus are underpinned by the National Standard. Bikeability Grant Funding allows the training to be delivered to all areas of the West Northamptonshire Council area. Cycle training in the whole of Northamptonshire is currently outsourced to a single contractor and is delivered via the Government's Bikeability scheme. The grant funding is made up of two parts: core funding & plus funding. Our core funding for 2024/2025 (02/9/24 - 31/3/25) is PS132,297 for Levels 1, 2 + 3 and Plus funding is PS2872 for Balance, Learn to Rise and Fix - total PS135,169. The annual funding for subsequent years will be determined by the grant allocated by DfT. West Northamptonshire Council offers Bikeability to all schools within the West Northamptonshire Council boundaries, including independents and youth groups (cubs, scouts, brownies, guides, etc.). Variant bids are not offered. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity. The contract start date will be 02/09/2024 for an initial period of 7 months with the option to extend for 12 months and then again for a further 12 months making 31 months in total. This is subject to funding from DfT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7509f9-401e-4867-9997-45bc75e357a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £226,795 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £226,795 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OUTSPOKEN TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7509f9-401e-4867-9997-45bc75e357a5
- 27 Mar 2024 at 07:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b2126c-b9a0-4944-9009-3b07b67f7799
- 4 Mar 2024 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b2126c-b9a0-4944-9009-3b07b67f7799

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7509f9-401e-4867-9997-45bc75e357a5
  28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b2126c-b9a0-4944-9009-3b07b67f7799
  27th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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