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The Supply of Bikeability Training in Cumbria

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Cumberland Council

LOCATION

Cumbria, United Kingdom

VALUE

£1,282,296

DEADLINE

February 12, 2026 at 10:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

80500000

REFERENCE

007499-2026

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Original Tender Description

Cumberland Council is procuring The Supply of Bikeability Training in Cumbria. The 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. The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial term of 1 year/ 12 months with the successful tenderer. There are 3 optional extensions available of [up to] 12 months each. It is up to the council whether or not to implement these optional extensions. If the contract runs for the initial term only it will end on March 31 2027. The contract value for the initial term is £267145 excluding VAT. If the council implements the three optional extensions, the contract will end on March 31 2030. The contract value for the initial term, the optional extension periods and the potential uplifts is £1068580 excluding VAT. This figure is indicative only as the extension periods and uplifts are not guaranteed. If the council implements an extension or uplift, this will be confirmed with the successful supplier in advance. If the services to be provided are VAT exempt then VAT cannot be charged by the successful supplier. For further details and to access the tender documents use our online procurement portal, The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk You must be registered on The Chest to be able to view the opportunity and submit a tender. Registration is free. Ensure you read and understand the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and its appendices before completing the tender documents. Clarification questions can be asked on The Chest messaging section. You should take note of the deadlines in the Procurement Timetable, which is in the ITT. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the deadline stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Any clarifications about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the deadline stated in the ITT.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • None explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The bidder must be registered on The Chest online procurement portal.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The bidder must possess the required skills to deliver Bikeability cycle training.
  • The bidder must possess the required experience to deliver Bikeability cycle training.
  • The bidder must have the capacity to deliver Bikeability cycle training across schools in both the Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council footprints.
  • The bidder must be a specialist cycle training provider.
  • The bidder must deliver services to the standards set by the Department for Transport (DfT).
  • The bidder must deliver services to the standards set by Active Travel England.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • The bidder must not charge VAT if the services provided are VAT exempt.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • The bidder must access full tender documents via The Chest online procurement portal (https://www.the-chest.org.uk).
  • The bidder must read and understand the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and its appendices before completing the tender documents.
  • The bidder must submit all bids electronically via The Chest.
  • All bids must be received by the submission deadline of 2026-02-12T10:00:00+00:00.
  • The bidder must adhere to all deadlines stated in the Procurement Timetable within the ITT.
  • Any clarification questions must be sent via the messaging section on The Chest.
  • Clarification questions must be submitted by the deadline stated in the ITT.
  • The bidder must complete the tender documents.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data007499-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record details Cumberland Council's tender for Bikeability cycle training services in Cumbria schools, funded by the Department for Transport and Active Travel England, with an initial 1-year contract starting April 2026 and potential extensions up to March 2030, valued at up to £1,068,580.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data007499-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
Cumberland Council is seeking providers for Bikeability cycle training across Cumbria schools, with a contract value up to £1,068,580 over four years, requiring adherence to DfT and Active Travel England standards.
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Official PDF Version
General Information007499-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Cumberland Council is procuring Bikeability cycle training services across Cumbria for schools, with an initial 1-year contract and three optional 12-month extensions, valued up to £1,068,580, directing interested providers to The Chest portal for full tender documents.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents007499-2026.html
Summary:
Cumberland Council seeks experienced providers to deliver Bikeability cycle training across schools in Cumbria, funded by the Department for Transport and Active Travel England, under a potential four-year contract starting April 2026.

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72
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender documentation is generally clear and practical, but its quality and transparency are significantly hampered by the critical absence of evaluation criteria. While core legal and practical aspects are well-covered, the lack of explicit sustainability focus and detailed evaluation methods presents notable concerns.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance85/100

The procedure type and CPV code are clearly defined, and there are no disputes. While the reveal date is missing from the provided data, compliance with UK public procurement regulations is assumed for an open procedure, and mandatory disclosure requirements appear to be met through the portal.

•Missing reveal date in the provided data
Clarity60/100

The service description and basic requirements are clear and understandable. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly reduces the clarity of the tender, making it difficult for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed.

•Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness65/100

Most basic information, including title, reference, organization, deadlines, value, duration, and location, is provided. Documents are accessible via the portal. However, the critical absence of evaluation criteria is a significant gap, and some administrative fields like 'Liable Person' and procedure codes are missing.

•Missing evaluation criteria
•Liable Person and procedure codes are missing
Fairness60/100

Full document access is provided via a free registration portal, the value is disclosed, and electronic submission is supported, promoting equal access. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria severely impacts the fairness and transparency of the procurement process.

•Missing evaluation criteria
Practicality90/100

Electronic submission is fully supported via the provided portal URL. The contract start date, financing information, and duration (initial term with optional extensions) are all clearly specified, making the tender highly practical for potential bidders.

Data Consistency85/100

Dates are logical and consistent throughout the tender information, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include empty 'Liable Person' and procedure code fields, and a slight variance between the estimated EUR value and the converted GBP total, which is acceptable for an estimate.

•Liable Person and procedure codes are missing
Sustainability40/100

While the service itself (Bikeability training) inherently promotes active travel and health, the tender documentation does not explicitly include green, social, or innovation criteria for the procurement process or the provider's operations. It is not EU funded.

•Lack of explicit green, social, or innovation criteria

Strengths

Clear service description and purpose
Comprehensive financial and timeline details (initial and potential extensions)
Full electronic access and submission via a dedicated portal (The Chest)
Specific technical capability requirements (skills, experience, capacity, standards)
Logical and consistent dates and contract structure

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria, impacting clarity and fairness
Lack of explicit sustainability (green, social, innovation) requirements for the provider
Missing 'Liable Person' and procedure codes in basic information
Performance conditions are only broadly defined by external standards, lacking specific KPIs
AI-extracted requirements are based on the provided text, but the full ITT is needed for a complete picture

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria (e.g., weighting of price vs. quality, specific sub-criteria) to enhance transparency and fairness.
2. Incorporate explicit sustainability criteria (environmental, social, innovation) into the tender requirements and evaluation.
3. Ensure all administrative fields, such as 'Liable Person' and procedure codes, are fully populated for better data quality.

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