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title: "Invitation to Tender for the provision of Level 1, 2 and 3 Bikeability training, Balance Bike, Learn to Ride and Family training"
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# Invitation to Tender for the provision of Level 1, 2 and 3 Bikeability training, Balance Bike, Learn to Ride and Family training

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eeec8f4e-84d6-467c-8ce7-30200b5a1e54

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Level 1, 2, and 3 Bikeability training, as well as Balance Bike and Family training, for the financial year 2022/2023. This open procedure is classified under education and training services, with the tender period set to close on 12th May 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2022 and may run up to May 2025, contingent on satisfactory performance and funding. Interested bidders must register on the Council's e-sourcing portal to access detailed tender documents.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for training providers, particularly those with experience in educational services and cycling instruction. Providers looking to expand into public sector contracts may find this project advantageous, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in delivering training services. Given the recurrent budgetary support from the Bikeability Trust and the Department for Transport, successful bidders may also have the potential for continued engagement in future training cycles.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council (The Council) requires competitive tenders to deliver Level 1, 2 and 3 Bikeability training, Balance Bike, Learn to Ride and Family training for the financial year 2022/2023, in line with the funding received from central government. The winning bidder (training provider) would be offered the option to continue the training for the following two financial years (then additional two years) subject to satisfactory performance, funding and mutual agreement. Additional information: Bidders are invited to view the tender documents via Bedford Borough Council's e-sourcing portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home Bidders will need to register an account on the Council's Intend portal at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home and search for this opportunity by the title or project reference. Funding Description Bikeability provision is funded by the Bikeability Trust (Trust), via the Department for Transport. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1919ad-66ca-42f4-a2d1-08aff63e0b8b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2022 - 4 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2022 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1919ad-66ca-42f4-a2d1-08aff63e0b8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1919ad-66ca-42f4-a2d1-08aff63e0b8b
  11th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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