Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Transport for Greater Manchester
2 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BG
Contact
Ms Francesca Hibbert
Telephone
+44 1612441599
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Public Transport - Cycle Training
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
TfGM - Provision of Cycle Training
Reference number
DN526996
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Since 2012 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has delivered a cycle training programme primarily to adults (although the age limit was reduced to 12 a few years ago as long as under 16’s are accompanied by an adult).
This programme has evolved over the years and currently consists of a range of activity (see below) which is delivered by a freelance team of instructors and third-party contractors, with all administration undertaken by TfGM.
• 1-2-1 on-demand sessions
• Family on-demand sessions
• Learn to Ride – Group
• Road Rider Ready – Group
• Basic Maintenance – Group
• Intermediate Maintenance – Group
• Safe Urban Driver - Group
Due to reorganisation within TfGM and consideration of targets and audiences for cycle training we are reviewing the current delivery model for cycle training provision within Greater Manchester.
The purpose of this market sounding is to enable TfGM to gain a better understanding of the potential suppliers in the region and their capacity / interest in delivering a cycle training programme on behalf of TfGM and the 10 Local Authorities.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Since 2012 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has delivered a cycle training programme primarily to adults (although the age limit was reduced to 12 a few years ago as long as under 16’s are accompanied by an adult).
This programme has evolved over the years and currently consists of a range of activity (see below) which is delivered by a freelance team of instructors and third-party contractors, with all administration undertaken by TfGM.
• 1-2-1 on-demand sessions
• Family on-demand sessions
• Learn to Ride – Group
• Road Rider Ready – Group
• Basic Maintenance – Group
• Intermediate Maintenance – Group
• Safe Urban Driver - Group
Due to reorganisation within TfGM and consideration of targets and audiences for cycle training we are reviewing the current delivery model for cycle training provision within Greater Manchester.
The purpose of this market sounding is to enable TfGM to gain a better understanding of the potential suppliers in the region and their capacity / interest in delivering a cycle training programme on behalf of TfGM and the 10 Local Authorities.
In Stage 1, suppliers will be requested to review the information provided in this Briefing Pack and respond to the questionnaire.
To receive both parts, follow the ProContract link and use the message function. Each supplier who expresses an interest in the services will be issued the information directly
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 June 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This prior information notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting supplier market
engagement and goes not constitute any commitment to undertake any procurement in the
future.
Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this PIN and
a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this event or any
future procurement.