Bikeability Cycle Training Stockport and Rochdale
Estimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
1 September 2026
Published
6 October 2023
Type
Service
Overview
Rochdale and Stockport Councils are tendering for the delivery of Bikeability combined Level 1 / 2 training, Level 3, Bikeability Plus modules and SEND/Inclusion support. The scheme requires delivery of training for the period 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2029.
Grant funding for 2026/2029 has been confirmed by Active Travel England (ATE). Funding for 2026/2029 is subject to ATE announcements.
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Rochdale and Stockport Councils want to hire an organisation to deliver cycle training for children and young people across three levels of difficulty, plus specialist training for children with additional needs. The contract runs for 2.5 years from September 2026 to March 2029, and is funded by Active Travel England to get more young people cycling safely.
Requirements
- Ability to deliver Bikeability Level 1/2 combined training
- Ability to deliver Bikeability Level 3 training
- Ability to deliver Bikeability Plus modules
- Ability to deliver SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and Inclusion support within training
- Delivery must cover both Stockport and Rochdale council areas
- Contract period: 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2029
- Funding is dependent on Active Travel England (ATE) grant announcements and confirmations
- No specific qualifications listed in this notice — check full tender documents for instructor certification and Bikeability accreditation requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver Bikeability Level 1 and Level 2 combined cycle training to young people
- Deliver Bikeability Level 3 (advanced) cycle training
- Deliver Bikeability Plus specialist modules (likely additional topics beyond core training)
- Provide SEND and Inclusion support — adapt training for children with disabilities, learning difficulties, or additional needs
- Operate across two council areas: Stockport and Rochdale
- Deliver training continuously over 2.5 years (September 2026 to March 2029)
How to Read This Tender
- 1Bikeability Levels explained: Level 1 is basic bike handling in controlled settings, Level 2 adds on-road riding in quiet streets, Level 3 is independent cycling in real traffic. Bikeability Plus modules are optional add-ons (e.g. maintenance, confidence-building). Ask for the full spec to see exactly what's expected at each level.
- 2SEND/Inclusion support is a key part of this contract — the councils want training accessible to ALL children, not just able-bodied ones. If you bid, plan how you'll adapt teaching for different needs (wheelchair users, visual impairment, autism, dyspraxia, etc.). This is likely worth significant marks.
- 3Funding is conditional: the notice says grant funding for 2026–2029 is 'confirmed' but 'subject to ATE announcements'. This means there's a risk the money could change or be withdrawn. Ask the councils in writing what happens if funding changes, and whether you're protected mid-contract.
- 4This is a long contract (2.5 years) covering two large council areas. Estimate the volume of training — how many children, how many sessions per week, how many instructors you'd need. The full tender documents should tell you target participant numbers.
- 5Watch for delivery model: are the councils expecting you to go into schools, run hub-based sessions, or both? Check whether they provide bikes, helmets, and insurance, or whether you do. This affects your costs hugely.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner or subcontract with local cycle training organisations: if you're not a Bikeability-accredited trainer yourself, consider joining forces with smaller specialists who are already delivering training. Councils often prefer local supply chains and you can split the work and risk.
- Social value and inclusion scoring: Councils weight bids on social value. Emphasise your track record with disadvantaged groups (low-income families, SEND children, BME communities). If you can offer free or subsidised training in deprived areas, or employ local disabled instructors, you'll score higher than price alone.
- Clarify resource upfront: before bidding, ask the councils in writing: (1) How many children are you expecting to train each year? (2) Do you provide bikes and helmets or do we? (3) What's your insurance and safeguarding expectation? (4) Are there seasonal patterns (summer peaks)? This stops you from over- or under-pricing.
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Key Dates
Published
6 October 2023
Submission deadline
1 September 2026
Notice type
Tender
Source
council:manchester-city-council
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