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Bikeability Cycle Training

Norfolk County Council · Local authority

In brief

Norfolk County Council is looking for suppliers for training work (East of England).

It is a framework worth up to £2,466,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

It is split into 10 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 10am, Monday 19 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: 10am, Monday 19 October 2026

How bids are scored

Delivery Model, Coverage and Outcomes 25% · Workforce Model and Delivery Sustainability 25% · Booking, Engagement and Delivery Efficiency 20% · Quality Management and Continuous Improvement 15% · Delivery Readiness, Inclusion, Safeguarding & Risk Management 15%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 48 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £2,466,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

Norfolk County Council are seeking to appoint a number of providers who are suitably qualified, experienced and registered Bikeability providers to deliver cycle training that offers quality, value, and performance to children and families in Norfolk using a structured learning package. The primary objective of the service is to maximise participation in Bikeability Level 1 and 2 Combined training and achieve successful rider outcomes by the end of primary school (Year 6). The programme should develop pupils' road safety knowledge, improve safe decision-making, encourage responsible road user behaviour and support lifelong active travel. It should be noted that although values have been included in this notice, there is no guarantee as to the level of spend under this framework. The values are for the full 6 year term of the framework assuming all extensions are granted. In respect of Local Government Reorganisation ("LGR"), on 7 September 2026 the government withdrew an earlier decision that it was minded to establish three unitary councils for Norfolk and announced a 'rapid review' of its LGR programme in respect of Norfolk and some other areas. On 4 December 2025, the then Secretary of State for Local Government made a written statement [UIN HCWS1128] stating that the government intended to establish a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Norfolk and Suffolk as soon as possible, and that it was minded to hold inaugural mayoral elections in May 2028. On 7 September 2026, the current Secretary of State said: "The Prime Minister is really clear that the Government's ambition is to ensure that every area in England has, or is in the process of establishing, a strategic authority by the end of 2027, with strategic authorities in place everywhere by the end of 2028". Should LGR and/or devolution processes lead to unitary local government in Norfolk and/or to the establishment of a strategic authority covering Norfolk (i) the Framework may be transferred, assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to the county council, or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor and/or to any strategic authority; and/or (ii) the council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries. The Framework may be used by any contracting authority that succeeds wholly or in part to the functions of Norfolk County Council.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 20 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £2,466,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East of England?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 10 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Monday 19 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
West Norwich 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Norfolk County Council are seeking to appoint a number of providers who are suitably qualified, experienced and registered Bikeability providers to deliver cycle training that offers quality, value, and performance to children and families in Norfolk using a structured learning package. The schools in West Norfolk that are covered by this Lot are listed in the tender pack.	Training	£258,000
East Norwich 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Norfolk County Council are seeking to appoint a number of providers who are suitably qualified, experienced and registered Bikeability providers to deliver cycle training that offers quality, value, and performance to children and families in Norfolk using a structured learning package. The schools in East Norwich that are covered by this Lot are listed in the tender pack.	Training	£258,000
Breckland 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Norfolk County Council are seeking to appoint a number of providers who are suitably qualified, experienced and registered Bikeability providers to deliver cycle training that offers quality, value, and performance to children and families in Norfolk using a structured learning package. The schools in Breckland that are covered by this Lot are listed in the tender pack.	Training	£258,000
North West Norfolk 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Norfolk County Council are seeking to appoint a number of providers who are suitably qualified, experienced and registered Bikeability providers to deliver cycle training that offers quality, value, and performance to children and families in Norfolk using a structured learning package. The schools in North West Norfolk that are covered by this Lot are listed in the tender pack.	Training	£258,000
West Norfolk and Dereham 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Norfolk County Council are seeking to appoint a number of providers who are suitably qualified, experienced and registered Bikeability providers to deliver cycle training that offers quality, value, and performance to children and families in Norfolk using a structured learning package. The schools in West Norfolk and Dereham that are covered by this Lot are listed in the tender pack.	Training	£258,000
East Norfolk 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Norfolk County Council are seeking to appoint a number of providers who are suitably qualified, experienced and registered Bikeability providers to deliver cycle training that offers quality, value, and performance to children and families in Norfolk using a structured learning package. The schools in East Norfolk that are covered by this Lot are listed in the tender pack.	Training	£258,000
North East Norfolk 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Norfolk County Council are seeking to appoint a number of providers who are suitably qualified, experienced and registered Bikeability providers to deliver cycle training that offers quality, value, and performance to children and families in Norfolk using a structured learning package. The schools in North East Norfolk that are covered by this Lot are listed in the tender pack.	Training	£258,000
South East Norfolk 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Norfolk County Council are seeking to appoint a number of providers who are suitably qualified, experienced and registered Bikeability providers to deliver cycle training that offers quality, value, and performance to children and families in Norfolk using a structured learning package. The schools in South East Norfolk that are covered by this Lot are listed in the tender pack.	Training	£258,000
Learn to Ride - Countywide Provision 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Norfolk County Council are seeking to appoint a number of providers who are suitably qualified, experienced and registered Bikeability providers to deliver cycle training that offers quality, value, and performance to children and families in Norfolk using a structured learning package. The schools that are covered by this Lot for Learn to Ride are listed in the tender pack.	Training	£258,000
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) - Countywide Provision 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Norfolk County Council are seeking to appoint a number of providers who are suitably qualified, experienced and registered Bikeability providers to deliver cycle training that offers quality, value, and performance to children and families in Norfolk using a structured learning package. The schools that are covered by this Lot for HAF are listed in the tender pack.	Training	£144,000

Timeline

17 July 2026Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 067700-2026
15 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 087159-2026

About the buyer

Norfolk County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

264

Awards

144

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From notice 067700-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 July 2026, last updated 15 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.