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title: "CN250572 Bikeability Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065406"
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# CN250572 Bikeability Training

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065406

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CN250572 Bikeability Training" contract, managed by Kent County Council, focuses on providing cycle training across various districts in Kent. This is a service category tender aimed at enhancing cycling proficiency, primarily targeting school children across different regions. The contract has been split into eight lots corresponding to specific districts, such as Herne Bay & Whitstable, Mid Kent, and Canterbury among others. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with key procurement events occurring in 2026, such as the tender initiation in February and the award announcements in May. Contract execution is scheduled to commence on 18th May 2026, with a possible 12-month extension option extending to May 2028.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly those registered as Bikeability Trust suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-placed to engage, given the suitability criteria. The regional division of lots allows for targeted participation from local companies aiming to expand their service footprint within Kent. The focus on active travel aligns with governmental objectives, providing a growth platform for enterprises committed to promoting sustainable transportation and community engagement through educational initiatives.

## Notice

Bikeability is the nationally approved cycle training scheme, which is predominantly aimed at school children and offered in every local Council area across England. The delivery of this training has, for many years, been subsidised by a Dept for Transport (DfT) grant, which was allocated to local authorities and school sports partnerships (SGOs). Bikeability, along with all other DfT Active Travel investment, is now part of the Active Travel England (ATE) portfolio. ATE's long term aim is for half of all journeys to towns and cities to be walked or cycled by 2030. ATE's remit, and direction, is clearly to support local councils in their active travel ambition and delivery, including training children and adults to cycle safely, and cycle more. The Bikeability Training will be delivered by registered Bikeability Trust suppliers in accordance with the national standard 'Bikeability Delivery Guide' across Kent schools. Therefore, the Council requires a multi-lot contract split across 8 districts. The lots are split into the following 8 districts: *Lot 1 - Herne Bay & Whitstable *Lot 2 - Mid Kent *Lot 3 - Canterbury *Lot 4 - Dover *Lot 5 - Maidstone *Lot 6 - Swale *Lot 7 - Gravesham *Lot 8 - West Kent Please note that the "Lot Value" specified within this notice is the total funding allocation for the contract (including all extensions). The annual funding allocation for each area has been provided within the procurement documents Important Note: Following the conclusion of the evaluation and moderation process, the Council have not received a compliant response for Lot 5 - Maidstone. Information regarding service coverage for this area will be detailed in a subsequent transparency notice.

### Lot Information

Herne Bay & Whitstable

Further Information regarding Lot 1 - Herne Bay & Whitstable can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: A 12 month extension option is available.

Mid Kent

Further Information regarding Lot 2 - Mid Kent can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: A 12 month extension option is available.

Canterbury

Further Information regarding Lot 3 - Canterbury can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: A 12 month extension option is available.

Dover

Further Information regarding Lot 4 - Dover can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: A 12 month extension option is available.

Maidstone

Further Information regarding Lot 5 - Maidstone can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: Further Information regarding contract lotting can be found within the procurement documents.

Swale

Further Information regarding Lot 6 - Swale can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: A 12 month extension option is available.

Gravesham

Further Information regarding Lot 7 - Gravesham can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: A 12 month extension option is available.

West Kent

Further Information regarding Lot 8 - West Kent can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal: A 12 month extension option is available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041060-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £885,956 |
| Lots value | £885,956 |
| Awards value | £740,756 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CYCLE CIRCLE LIMTIED; TAKE PRIDE; THE CANTERBURY ACADEMY TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 13:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041060-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 14:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013461-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041060-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013461-2026
  13th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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