Scope
Description
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.
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Total value (estimated)
- £885,956 excluding VAT
- £1,063,147.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Herne Bay & Whitstable
Description
Further Information regarding Lot 1 - Herne Bay & Whitstable can be found within the procurement documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £82,540 excluding VAT
- £99,048 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 30 April 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
A 12 month extension option is available.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Mid Kent
Description
Further Information regarding Lot 2 - Mid Kent can be found within the procurement documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £170,400 excluding VAT
- £204,480 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 30 April 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
A 12 month extension option is available.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Canterbury
Description
Further Information regarding Lot 3 - Canterbury can be found within the procurement documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £101,600 excluding VAT
- £121,920 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 30 April 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
A 12 month extension option is available.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Dover
Description
Further Information regarding Lot 4 - Dover can be found within the procurement documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £69,440 excluding VAT
- £83,328 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 30 April 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
A 12 month extension option is available.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Maidstone
Description
Further Information regarding Lot 5 - Maidstone can be found within the procurement documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £145,200 excluding VAT
- £174,240 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 30 April 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
Further Information regarding contract lotting can be found within the procurement documents.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Swale
Description
Further Information regarding Lot 6 - Swale can be found within the procurement documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £134,376 excluding VAT
- £161,251.20 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 30 April 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
A 12 month extension option is available.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Gravesham
Description
Further Information regarding Lot 7 - Gravesham can be found within the procurement documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £130,400 excluding VAT
- £156,480 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 30 April 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
A 12 month extension option is available.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. West Kent
Description
Further Information regarding Lot 8 - West Kent can be found within the procurement documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £52,000 excluding VAT
- £62,400 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 30 April 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
A 12 month extension option is available.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
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
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | Quality |
Weighting description
Quality is not the only criteria and all award criterion are stated within the procurement documents.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Kent County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDL-8938-YGYW
Sessions House
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Joseph Kay
Email: joseph.kay@kent.gov.uk
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government