Award

Event Paramedic and First Aid Services

THE ACC GROUP LIVERPOOL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Aug 2025 at 15:05

TenderUpdate

30 May 2025 at 15:05

Tender

30 May 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by The ACC Group Liverpool, involves the tender for "Event Paramedic and First Aid Services" under the procurement stage labelled as "Award." This process follows an open procedure for awarding the contract, in line with the Procurement Act 2023, with no applicability of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The key industry category is paramedical services, and the contract is intended for the Liverpool area (UKD72). The intention to award notice was published on 27th August 2025, with representations by providers due by 5th September 2025. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st October 2025 and run until 30th September 2027, with a potential extension for a further 12 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the paramedical and first aid service industry to expand their operations within the public sector. Particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like Echo Fire and Medical Limited, are well-positioned to enter or strengthen their presence in the market through this lucrative contract, valued at £312,314.92. The open procurement method indicates a competitive process, making it advantageous for suppliers adept at providing high-quality services, as 70% of the award criteria weight is on quality. Companies capable of delivering reliable and prompt paramedic services in the Liverpool area would find this contract an invaluable opportunity for growth and credibility within the sector.

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Notice Title

Event Paramedic and First Aid Services

Notice Description

This is a Procurement Act 2023 intention to award notice. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the mandatory standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 5th September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the Procurement Act 2023. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=976302929

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The ACC Liverpool Group reserves the right to extend this contract for a further 12-month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051694-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85142000 - Paramedical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,314 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£312,314 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£312,314 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ACC GROUP LIVERPOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kirstie.howarth-smith@accliverpool.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4FP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECHO FIRE AND MEDICAL

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