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title: "Tameside Council BikeAbility Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b8d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Tameside Council BikeAbility Programme

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b8d

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## Summary

The Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for its "Tameside Council BikeAbility Programme" with an active procurement process. This programme falls under the services category with CPV classification 85000000, specifically related to health and social work services. The procurement method being used is an open competition below the threshold. Important dates include a question submission deadline on the 29th of June 2026, and bid submissions due by 12 noon on the 13th of July 2026. The programme will span the initial contract period from November 2026 to March 2027, with possible extensions until March 2029, subject to funding availability. Interested parties are encouraged to submit electronically through The Chest portal.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those capable of delivering programmes related to cycling training and advocacy. Suitable contenders might include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that can enhance social value, as 20% of the evaluation criteria focus on social value offerings. The initiative supports active travel and climate emergency agendas, creating a marketplace conducive to businesses prioritising sustainable community health initiatives. Winning this contract could allow businesses to expand their foothold in public sector projects, increase visibility through government associations, and contribute positively to community health outcomes.

## Notice

Tameside Council BikeAbility Programme - Request For Quotation (RFQ) Ref. Star Ref. PID021042 The Chest Ref. DN819829 Contract duration and Budget: Initial Period - Nov 2026 to Mar 2027 (Maximum Annual Value PS78,176) Extensions to contract are subject to availability of funding: Year 2 Apr 2027 to Mar 2028 (Maximum Annual Value PS158,683) subject to grant funding being confirmed Year 3 Apr 2028 to Mar 20290 (Maximum Annual Value PS161,077) subject to grant funding being confirmed Please refer to RFQ for detailed information. This tender opportunity can be found under Current Opportunities for Tameside Council on the Chest website at www.the-chest.gov.uk All information in relation to this opportunity is available via the Chest only. (Chest Ref DN819829). All questions and/or requests for information/clarification must be submitted on the 'Messages' section of The Chest portal. All responses will be communicated using the same method. Please do not contact Star Procurement or the commissioners directly. Deadline for questions: 12noon on the 29th of June 2026 Deadline for bid submissions: 12noon on the 13th of July 2026 Social Value Quantitative offers (TOMS) must be submitted on the Social Value Portal. Deadline for submission: 12noon on the 13th July 2026. Any changes to the submission dates/times will be communicated via the Chest portal. This procurement is being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension(s) is dependent upon the availability of funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058815-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £397,936 |
| Lots value | £397,936 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHTON UNDER LYNE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL6 0GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | St Peter's |
| Westminster constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 09:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058815-2026
- 2 Jun 2026 at 07:45 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051646-2026
- 19 May 2026 at 07:33 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045604-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058815-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051646-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045604-2026
  19th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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