Scope
Description
Delivery of Bikeability cycle training to children and young people across Barnsley. The service includes Level 1, 2 and 3 training, delivered in schools and community settings, aligned with Department for Transport (DfT) standards.
Contract 1. Bikeability Cycle Training
Suppliers
Supplier not yet selected
Contract value
- £186,440 excluding VAT
- £223,728 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2027
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
This contract is being awarded directly due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. Active Barnsley is the only provider capable of delivering the service with full-time staff and appropriate HR infrastructure to manage TUPE obligations. A previous open tender resulted in a single bid from Active Barnsley, confirming lack of viable alternatives.
Contracting authority
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYHH-2597-YVZG
Town Hall
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
S70 2TA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Strategic Procurement
Telephone: +44 12262000000
Email: procurement@barnsley.gov.uk
Website: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk
Region: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government