Scope
Description
Cumberland Council in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council is looking to engage with providers with capacity and the required skills and experience to deliver a service for the Provision Bikeability Training across Cumbria.
The Services shall comprise the delivery of Bikeability cycle training across schools in both the Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council footprints and will be funded by the Department for Transport and Active Travel England. The service is to be carried out to the standards set by the Department for Transport and Active Travel England. The current contract ends on 31 March 2026, and the Council intends to award a new 4-year Agreement commencing 1 April 2026. The programme supports the promotion of safe and active travel for pupils and will be delivered by a specialist cycle training provider.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 January 2026
Engagement process description
We are inviting all providers interested in delivering this service to attend our provider engagement session on the 5th January 2026 at 10 am via Microsoft Teams.
During this session, the following will be covered:
• An overview of the current service.
• The tender process
The Council welcomes the views of providers and there will be an opportunity for providers to ask questions.
To reserve a space on the provider engagement session please send an email to Jodie Laird, using the following email address: jodie.laird@cumberland.gov.uk by 5pm 31st December 2025.
A Microsoft Teams invite link and agenda will be sent to all providers who register an interest on or before the 31st of December 2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Cumberland Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJGX-9191-DYLV
Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government