This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

08 May 2026 at 15:07

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 procurement process for the contract titled "Event Paramedic and First Aid Services," managed by The ACC Group Liverpool, recently reached the tender cancellation stage. Located in Liverpool, UK, this sub-central government public authority initially intended to award the contract under the Procurement Act 2023. The process began with an open procurement method, but despite efforts, both the contracting authority and the preferred bidder could not agree on final contract terms by 1st May 2026, leading to the termination of the procedure on 8th May 2026. The industry category pertinent to this tender is paramedical services, and its planning, tender, award, and subsequent cancellation stages suggest that related opportunities for businesses might arise again in the near future.

This procurement process initially provided an opportunity for service providers within the paramedical sector to secure a significant contract with a start date of 1st October 2025, and an end date of 30th September 2027, with the possibility of renewing for an additional 12 months. This contract, valued at approximately £374,677.92, was set to cover paramedical services at events—a suitable project for businesses specialising in health and emergency services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in quality and price-focused tenders. The commercial opportunity in this sector could still present growth potential for businesses adept in aligning with public procurement requirements, particularly those capable of meeting stringent contractual terms.

How relevant is this notice?

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/042690-2026
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
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 202510 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
Active
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ACC GROUP LIVERPOOL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

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