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title: "The Supply of Bikeability Training in Cumbria"
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# The Supply of Bikeability Training in Cumbria

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f6af

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Bikeability Training in the region of Cumbria, in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council. The procurement process has completed the award stage, with Cyclewise Whinlatter Ltd identified as the supplier. The contract, valued at £1,068,580 excluding VAT for services and potentially extending to £10,685,800 with optional renewals, will commence on 1 April 2026 and could last until 31 March 2030, including up to three annual extensions. The initiative prioritises delivering cycle training to students across schools in Cumbria, funded by the Department for Transport and Active Travel England. The procurement followed an open procedure, with details updated as of 17 March 2026, observing an eight-day standstill period before the contract signature.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in training services, specifically those specialising in cycle training and safety. Given its focus on training provision for educational contexts, organisations skilled in delivering Bikeability standards and possessing capabilities to engage actively with schools are well-positioned to compete. The contract suits businesses classified as SMEs and encourages social value, with quality criteria fundamental to the procurement process. The project offers an opportunity for service providers to expand impact and reach within the Cumbria region, contributing to the promotion of safer, more active travel among young people which aligns with broader sustainability goals.

## Notice

Cumberland Council has procured The Supply of Bikeability Training in Cumbria. The Council in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council is looking to engage with providers with capacity and the required skills and experience to deliver a service for the Provision Bikeability Training across Cumbria. The Services shall comprise the delivery of Bikeability cycle training across schools in both the Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council footprints and will be funded by the Department for Transport and Active Travel England. The service is to be carried out to the standards set by the Department for Transport and Active Travel England. The current contract ends on 31 March 2026, and the Council intends to award a new 4-year Agreement commencing 1 April 2026. The programme supports the promotion of safe and active travel for pupils and will be delivered by a specialist cycle training provider The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial term of 1 year/ 12 months with the successful tenderer. There are 3 optional extensions available of [up to] 12 months each. It is up to the council whether or not to implement these optional extensions. If the contract runs for the initial term only it will end on March 31 2027. The contract value for the initial term is PS267145 excluding VAT. If the council implements the three optional extensions, the contract will end on March 31 2030. The contract value for the initial term, the optional extension periods and the potential uplifts is PS1068580 excluding VAT. This figure is indicative only as the extension periods and uplifts are not guaranteed. If the council implements an extension or uplift, this will be confirmed with the successful supplier in advance. If the services to be provided are VAT exempt then VAT cannot be charged by the successful supplier. Bids were evaluated according to the criteria as set out in the Invitation to Tender From the date of this notice and in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, the council will be observing a standstill period of 8 working days before entering into any contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial term of 1 year/ 12 months with the successful tenderer. There are 3 optional extensions available of [up to] 12 months each. It is up to the council whether or not to implement these optional extensions. If the contract runs for the initial term only it will end on March 31 2027. The contract value for the initial term is PS267145 excluding VAT. If the council implements the three optional extensions, the contract will end on March 31 2030. The contract value for the initial term, the optional extension periods and the potential uplifts is PS1068580 excluding VAT. This figure is indicative only as the extension periods and uplifts are not guaranteed. If the council implements an extension or uplift, this will be confirmed with the successful supplier in advance.

### Planning Information

We are inviting all providers interested in delivering this service to attend our provider engagement session on the 5th January 2026 at 10 am via Microsoft Teams. 
During this session, the following will be covered:
• An overview of the current service.
• The tender process 
The Council welcomes the views of providers and there will be an opportunity for providers to ask questions. 
To reserve a space on the provider engagement session please send an email to Jodie Laird, using the following email address: jodie.laird@cumberland.gov.uk by 5pm 31st December 2025. 
A Microsoft Teams invite link and agenda will be sent to all providers who register an interest on or before the 31st of December 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024284-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,068,580 |
| Lots value | £1,068,580 |
| Awards value | £1,068,580 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYCLEWISE WHINLATTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 17:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024284-2026
- 28 Jan 2026 at 11:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007499-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 14:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003550-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 12:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083348-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024284-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007499-2026
  28th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003550-2026
  15th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083348-2025
  16th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cyclewise.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk

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