Frameworks: making procurement simple​

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is appointed on a range of local authority and national government frameworks, providing pre-approved supplier routes for compliant and easy commissioning.

We are appointed on a range of local authority and national government frameworks. These pre-approved procurement routes make commissioning quicker, easier, and more efficient.​​

Local challenges need local understanding. ​

That's why we combine technical expertise with real community insight. ​

​We help local authorities and organisations to deliver projects that make a meaningful difference.​

We have a breadth of experience in consultancy services; ranging from delivery of school streets and neighbourhoods to community-led design for active travel infrastructure.

Our framework appointments provide a trusted pathway to the support you need.

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Frameworks we are on

We are on several national and regional frameworks including National Highways and Government Commercial Agency frameworks, ESPO Consultancy Services, Gen5 Consult, and are registered suppliers for NEPRO3, NEUTAPS and more.

When you commission us through these frameworks you can be confident that:​

  • you will be compliant with UK procurement legislation​

  • we have been rigorously assessed for our financial stability, track record, experience and technical and professional ability​

  • you can access pre-approved supplier routes to reduce procurement time and complexity

  • you can avoid full tender processes through straightforward framework call-offs and direct awards.​

We are also a trusted supply chain partner on frameworks covering consultancy, engineering and technical advisory services managed by regional bodies across the UK, which are available for use by any public body.​

​Contact us for a full list and to find out more: businessdevelopment@walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk​

As a non-profit charity Walk Wheel Cycle Trust occupies a unique position in the transport consultancy sector. ​
Two engineers in high vis and helmets standing on an infrastructure building site talking to each other

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust works with partners like you to change how our communities travel, helping people to walk, wheel and cycle for more of their everyday journeys.​ Credit: Julie Howden

Why we’re your next strategic partner

We understand the challenges facing local authorities and tailor our support accordingly.

We are experts in engagement and co-design, delivering solutions that meet the needs of local communities and delivers to your local priorities.

We deliver measurable impact aligned with national policy and local priorities that create lasting change for communities, councils and the wider area.

When we change how we travel, we change everything. Our health. Our wellbeing. Our world.

Together we can create this change for everyone.

If you are interested in working with us, please get in touch.

Contact us at: businessdevelopment@walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk

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We now have greater expertise and knowledge on delivering effective community engagement and prioritising active travel.​ Walk Wheel Cycle Trust officers have worked alongside our wider highway engineering teams which has helped to positively shape scheme designs and new initiatives such as School Streets and the removal of access barriers.​
Annabel Chell, Head of Connectivity Strategy Staffordshire County Council​
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust staff and volunteers gathered, chatting inside a tent with community activities and benches inside the tent.

We work directly with communities and local authorities to create accessible, welcoming places for everyone. ​Credit: Walk Wheel Cycle Trust

Our transformative projects across the UK

  • A small girl riding her bike in the foreground, with people cycling behind her in the background on a residential street.

    Creating safer school streets in England

    Since 2023, Sefton Council and Walk Wheel Cycle Trust have been working in partnership on several collaborative design projects, with the goal of making school neighbourhoods and school journeys in Sefton safer for everyone.

    Active travel is helping to enable autonomy and independence in older children, and greater social interaction within the school community.

    Creating safer school streets in Sefton

  • Community wealth building in Scotland

    Our latest research looks at how active travel could help facilitate Community Wealth Building – an approach that emphasises the ‘local’ in local economy.

    It means money is reinvested in the community, helping to tackle inequalities and reduce demand on public services in a just and fair way.

    Community Wealth Building and active travel: a practical vision for thriving communities
  • A parent and child from Ysgol Pendalar, Caernarfon, taking part in a sponsored walk and wheel.

    Students at Ysgol Pendalar in Wales champion inclusivity in active travel

    Students from Ysgol Pendalar, an additional learning needs school in Caernarfon, recently took part in a sponsored walk and wheel to fundraise for a fleet of adaptive bikes for the school.

    Working in partnership with Gwynedd council’s road safety team and Walk Wheel Cycle Trust’s active journey offer, the school has championed inclusion so that everyone at the school can take part in travelling actively.

    North Wales pupils raise money to buy fleet of adaptive bicycles

  • The Lord Mayor of Belfast wearing her gold chain of office stands over a bicycle while a man and a woman stand on either side of her holding bicycle helmets.

    Active Travel Hub boosts walking and cycling in West Belfast

    In partnership with communities, Walk Wheel Cycle Trust co-designs programmes and runs activities for local people to learn new skills and get active.

    The Active Travel Hub in Belfast gives individuals and groups in the area more opportunities to take part in the Belfast Community active travel (#BCAT) programme.

    Whiterock Active Travel Hub to boost walking and cycling in West Belfast