This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 12:09

Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) has completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Provision of First Aid and Medical at Events," focusing on event services within the UKM82 region. This open procedure covered multiple lots, including first aid services, medical planning, and ambulance provisions at both indoor and outdoor events, with significant contracts signed on 10th November 2025. Key dates related to tendering included the end of the tender period on 28th July 2025, when bids were opened. The procurement category was services, supported by quality and price as award criteria, and governed by GPA and CELEX regulations.

The framework agreement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the event services sector, particularly those specialising in medical and first aid services. Small to medium-sized enterprises with proven expertise in medical staffing and event support can gain competitive advantage through active participation. The procurement allows for SMEs to showcase their capability in delivering high-quality services and maintaining robust financial and technical criteria, advancing their market presence. Businesses equipped to handle prompt payment standards and community benefit clauses will find additional value, given the procurement’s stipulations on financial compliance and insurance requirements. This can accelerate their growth by increasing visibility and fostering trust with public-sector bodies like Glasgow Life.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of First Aid and Medical at Events

Notice Description

Glasgow Life have a requirement for the provision of First Aid and Medical Services at Events Framework Agreement, which includes both indoor and outdoor events.

Lot Information

Provision of First Aid Services

The provision of first aid services at indoor and outdoor events. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. For full details of the requirement, please refer to the Invitation to Tender and associated documents.

Renewal: A further 24 months, exercised at 12-month intervals.

Provision of Medical Planning and Doctors and Nurses

The provision of medical planning and doctors and nurses at indoor and outdoor events. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 20215. For full details of the requirement, please refer to the Invitation to Tender and associated documents.

Renewal: A further 24 months, exercised at 12-month intervals.

Provision of Ambulances and Associated Personnel at Events

The provision of ambulances and associated personnel at indoor and outdoor events. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2015. For full details of the requirement, please refer to the Invitation to Tender and associated documents.

Renewal: A further 24 months, exercised at 12-month intervals.

Combined Provisions

Combined provisions for indoor and outdoor events. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. For full details of the requirement, please refer to the Invitation to Tender and associated documents.

Renewal: A further 24 months, exercised at 12-month intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036536-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,020,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£755,249 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1LH
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ABC Paramedic Services Ltd

Alphamed Scotland

Amvale Scotland Ltd

Event Medical Group

St Andrews First Aid

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...