DMCH 028 - Bikeability Cycle Training Services 2024-2027

Concepts

• education and training
• shrewsbury
• bikeability cycle training
• bikeability training
• cycle training
• bespoke training
• training
• level1/2 training
• bikeability level
• bikeability funding

Location

Shropshire CC

Description

Shropshire Council are seeking to appoint a suitable contractor to provide Bikeability cycle training, from 1 Sept 2024 to 31 Aug 2025 following the allocation of Bikeability funding by the Department for Transport (DfT) for this period. The focus of the service will be the delivery of Bikeability Level 1/2 in primary schools and Level 3 in secondary schools during term time but provision can also be made for the delivery of Bikeability training during school holidays if the contractor is able to promote / facilitate this. Provision will also include the delivery of Bikeability Level 1, five Bikeabiltiy Plus modules and bespoke training.

Total Quantity or Scope

Shropshire Council are seeking to appoint a suitable contractor to provide Bikeability cycle training, from 1 Sept 2024 to 31 Aug 2025 following the allocation of Bikeability funding by the Department for Transport (DfT) for this period. The focus of the service will be the delivery of Bikeability Level 1/2 in primary schools and Level 3 in secondary schools during term time but provision can also be made for the delivery of Bikeability training during school holidays if the contractor is able to promote / facilitate this. Provision will also include the delivery of Bikeability Level 1, five Bikeabiltiy Plus modules and bespoke training. There will be an option for 2 further 12 month extensions to 31 August 2026 and 31 August. This is subject to funding and mutual agreement. The Bikeability training service is being commissioned with the following objectives to: •improve cycle skills and road sense •increase confidence to cycle •create a positive perception of cycling •encourage, enable and facilitate more people to cycle, more safely and more often •increase cycling trips •increase the number of children and adults receiving cycle training •deliver level 2 cycle training to 80% of year 6 pupils Staff delivering training should be fully accredited Bikeability trainers offering the DfT’s Bikeability programme and the contractors training scheme must be Bikeability Registered. Full details of Bikeability are available here: http://bikeability.org.uk/ BackgroundIn previous years, funding from Bikeability has allowed us to deliver a combination of Level 1/2/Plus and Balance modules in order to train a number of children at different age groups. This year, however, Bikeability have set a target of every year 6 child receiving Level 2 training, as well as providing Level 3 training to secondary schools. 62% of year 5 and 6 pupils received Level1/2 training in 22-23. The overall level of funding that Shropshire have available is £166,153 per year. Demand for the training is likely to exceed the available funding to Shropshire Council. Therefore the tender includes a number of options which have been included to address the training demand and financial pressures. To this end Shropshire Council is keen to work with an innovative service provider who can deliver the best possible service within the funding constraints. It is also important to note that the grant funding from DfT is subject to an annual confirmation process.

Renewal Options

This contract can be extended for a further period of up to 2 years from 1st September 2025.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 80000000 - Education and training services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UBTETN3E85 The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Education-and-training... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UBTETN3E85 GO Reference: GO-2024711-PRO-26864674