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title: "Active Travel in Schools and New Schemes Support."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029684"
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# Active Travel in Schools and New Schemes Support.

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029684

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## Summary

Dorset Council is conducting a public procurement tender titled "Active Travel in Schools and New Schemes Support", aimed at enhancing the ongoing 'Bike It' Project that promotes active travel among school children in Dorset. This procurement falls within the services industry and is classified under transport services, with a total contract value of £390,000. The tender was officially awarded on 26 April 2021, following an open procedure, indicating a competitive bidding approach. The contract period extends initially until 9 August 2022, with potential for further extensions dependent on funding and performance, targeting various locations in Dorset, including areas such as Weymouth, Dorchester, and Wimborne.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, education, and community engagement, particularly those with experience in sustainable travel initiatives. Companies that specialise in transport consultancy, educational programme delivery, or community mobilisation would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open bidding process allows for a diverse range of suppliers, paving the way for innovation in promoting sustainable travel practices within educational environments in Dorset.

## Notice

This is for the continuation and increase in scope of an existing project currently being delivered in Dorset. The current 'Bike It' Project provides active travel promotion (walking, scooting and cycling) on the school journey to create a lasting culture of sustainable travel within Dorset's schools.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is for the continuation and increase in scope of an existing project currently being delivered in Dorset. The current 'Bike It' Project provides active travel promotion (walking, scooting and cycling) on the school journey to create a lasting culture of sustainable travel within Dorset's schools. The current project includes 2 FTE Officers and targets schools across Dorset including in Weymouth & Portland, Dorchester, Wimborne & Colehill, Blandford, Ferndown, Verwood and other market towns in Dorset as required by the client. The intention is to award a new contract for continuation of the same or equivalent project. This will initially be to 9th August 2022. Further options will exist to extend by additional years, running August to August to align with the academic year up to an additional 2 periods creating a maximum contract term of approximately 40 months, subject to funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008879-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,000 |
| Lots value | £390,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £390,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUSTRANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008879-2021
- 26 Feb 2021 at 08:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003868-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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