Tender

Event Medical Services for Littlehampton Town Council 2026 - 2029

LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

06 Feb 2026 at 12:30

Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

Littlehampton Town Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Event Medical Services from 2026 to 2029. The contract encompasses eight core events annually, alongside possible national celebrations, ensuring attendees' safety with comprehensive medical cover. The procurement is at the tender amendment stage, last updated on 6 February 2026. This open procedure pertains to the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category, with services to commence from 1 April 2026 in Littlehampton, West Sussex. Interested parties must submit their tenders by the deadline of 3 March 2026. The procurement aims for bids from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), ensuring alignment with Littlehampton Town Council’s high safety and service standards.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical and event support services to enhance their profile and expand their clientele within the local community. SMEs equipped with qualified personnel and capable of operating within budgetary constraints would be particularly suited to compete. The winning bidder will engage in substantial collaboration with the council, providing a platform for gaining experience in managing safety protocols at large-scale events, ultimately fostering business growth and enhancing service capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Event Medical Services for Littlehampton Town Council 2026 - 2029

Notice Description

Littlehampton Town Council is looking for a contractor that will deliver high quality, professional services that meet the Council's vision to produce quality, safe events that enhance the profile of the Town and visitors. This contract will cover eight core events in the annual calendar, as well as additional national celebrations, which may happen during the duration of the contract. Appendix A outlines the dates for 2026. Most events take place around the same date each year. The successful contractor will be expected to provide comprehensive medical cover, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of attendees and staff across all events. This includes deploying qualified personnel, maintaining appropriate equipment and resources, working within agreed budgets, responding promptly to incidents, and collaborating with the Council to uphold the highest standards of safety, accessibility, and professionalism. Tender submissions must meet all the listed requirements in the invitation to tender and the full submission should be sent to the Town Clerk via email tenders@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk or posted to the Town Clerk, Event Support Tender, Littlehampton Town Council, Manor House, Church Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5EW by the closing date of 3 March 2026. Additional information: If you would like to meet with us or make a site visit, please call 01903 732063 and ask for the Event Manager or e-mail rmarshall@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80b013f7-ccf6-498d-9091-ace8ed74663c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachel Marshall
Contact Email
rmarshall@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01903723063

Buyer Location

Locality
LITTLEHAMPTON
Postcode
BN17 5EW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Arun
Electoral Ward
River
Westminster Constituency
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

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