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title: "Sandwell Adaptive Cycling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cd96"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Sandwell Adaptive Cycling

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cd96

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Sandwell Adaptive Cycling" programme, aimed at enhancing physical and mental well-being through increased physical activity in the region of Oldbury, United Kingdom. This contract was awarded on 5th March 2026, following an open competition procedure under the light-touch regime. The programme will span from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2028, with a potential one-year renewal, contingent upon financial availability and performance. The initiative will utilise adapted cycling equipment to deliver accessible and flexible cycling sessions across the six towns of Sandwell, promoting active lifestyles. The project is actively managed by Sandwell Council and delivered by Midland Mencap, with a contract value of £60,000.

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## Notice

To commission a provider who will contribute to Sandwell's long-term goals of improving physical and mental well-being and reducing health inequalities associated with physical inactivity. This initiative aims to build upon existing cycling interventions, enhance the current availability of accessible cycling in Sandwell, and address known barriers to maintaining long-term physical activity. To align Sandwell with national physical activity averages, approximately 24,000 residents need to become more active. This provision aims to facilitate Sandwell's progress towards these benchmarks by offering accessible opportunities to increase physical activity through cycling. The objectives detailed in the specification will enable the delivery of a range of accessible and inclusive cycling sessions and interventions, thereby fostering increased physical activity among the residents of Sandwell. Therefore, it is imperative to implement a comprehensive, high-quality, and cost-effective adaptive cycling programme across the six towns of Sandwell. This programme will employ adapted cycling equipment, thereby providing enjoyable and flexible cycling opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities. The primary objective of this initiative is to promote physical activity through cycling and to inspire individuals to embark on or advance their personal cycling journeys. The allocated funding will facilitate a series of sessions conducted in green spaces, parks, and other designated venues throughout the six Sandwell towns, thereby offering residents the opportunity to build confidence and access cycling within the borough.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One year dependent on financial availability and performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041055-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDLAND MENCAP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041055-2026
- 15 Oct 2025 at 16:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065724-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041055-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065724-2025
  15th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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