---
title: "Bikeability Cycle Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05daae"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Bikeability Cycle Training

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05daae

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the "Bikeability Cycle Training" programme undertaken by the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The contract, focusing on training services within the education and training sector, was awarded directly to Active Barnsley Ltd due to a lack of viable alternatives, as shown by a previous tender where only Active Barnsley submitted a bid. This signifies a direct award procurement method under UKPGA 2023/54 regulations, with the contract signed on 17th March 2026 and valid from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2029.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in training and educational services to consider similar direct tender opportunities in the future, especially those capable of fulfilling specific technical requirements and maintaining readiness for continued and high-standard service delivery. While this particular tender is already awarded, businesses in the cycle training sector could structure their operations to provide comparable services, showcasing their ability to adapt to governmental standards and requirements, enabling them to become competitive candidates for similar contracts in a regional procurement landscape.

## Notice

Bikeability is the government's national cycle training programme. The training enables children to cycle safely around their neighbourhood and on journeys to and from school and for leisure, giving them practical skills for safer on-road cycling. It encourages children to make healthier lifestyle choices and promotes active travel options to improve health - an active lifestyle plays a large part in increasing wellbeing.

### Procurement Information

Direct award to Active Barnsley. A transparency notice was published on 05/11/2025 as per PA2023 regulations. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071152-2025 An open tender was considered, however a previous open tender resulted in a single bid from Active Barnsley, confirming lack of viable alternatives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040223-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £513,886 |
| Contracts value | £513,886 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE BARNSLEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 23:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040223-2026
- 16 Mar 2026 at 15:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023660-2026
- 5 Nov 2025 at 10:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071152-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040223-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023660-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071152-2025
  5th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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