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title: "Bikeability Cycle Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0d6"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Bikeability Cycle Training

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0d6

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council is in the tender stage of the procurement process for "Bikeability Cycle Training," a service designed to provide cycle training for children across various stages of proficiency. The procurement falls under the industry category of primary education services and training services, with service delivery planned across multiple regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK in the United Kingdom. Interested businesses must submit their proposals by 15th July 2026 via the OPEN portal. The project is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will run until 31st August 2028, with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement method is below threshold - open competition, allowing SMEs and VCSEs to participate.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services to expand their impact and client base. Organisations with expertise in cycle training, particularly those with the capacity to engage effectively with schools and implement quality assurance processes, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Emphasising quality, organisational structure, school engagement, and sustainability, this procurement seeks suppliers who can deliver not only excellent service but also contribute to social value. The structured award criteria highlight a significant focus on quality (60%) over price (40%), underscoring the council's commitment to delivering high-standard training services.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council is seeking to procure a contractor to deliver the following modules: * Level 1, aimed at children in Year 3 or 4, is the gateway to starting to cycle and covers basic bike handling skills in a traffic-free environment, such as a playground. * Level 2, aimed at children in Year 5 or 6, teaches children how to grow more confident and is taught on quiet roads but in real traffic conditions to provide a real cycling experience. * Level 3, for children who have completed previous levels, covers more complex situations and equips the cyclist with the skills needed to stay safe in more challenging urban situations. * Bikeability Plus, to complement and support the core Bikeability training: * Bikeability Balance, aimed at 4- to 7-year-olds to develop cycle handling and awareness, and build confidence ahead of future training. * Bikeability Learn to Ride, taught after Balance but before Level 1, to help children progress from balancing to pedalling

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061547-2026 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 08:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061547-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061547-2026
  1st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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