Provision of Adult Cycle Programme

Lancashire County Council is seeking providers to implement an Adult Cycle Programme across Lancashire to increase cycling participation for adults aged 16 and over. The initiative aims to remove barriers to cycling by improving skills, confidence, and access to equipment. The program is structured into six distinct lots: Adult Cycling Training, Bike Repair and Maintenance, Cycle Hire/Lease Scheme and Try-a-bike, Led Rides Programme, Cycle-Centred Events and Dr Bike, and E Bike Activities. These lots will be awarded across 12 districts, categorized into four primary areas: Lancaster and Wyre, Mid Lancashire, East Lancashire, and Chorley and West Lancashire. The contract follows an open procedure with an evaluation weighting of 60% for quality and 40% for price. The initial term runs from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2029, with a possible 24-month extension reaching until March 31, 2031. Estimated lot values range from 54,000 GBP for the Led Rides Programme to 389,200 GBP for Adult Cycling Training. This procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Tenders must be submitted in English via the Lancashire County Council electronic portal by the December 7, 2026, deadline.