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Matlock Bath Illuminations Event First Aid and Paramedic Support

DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

15 Oct 2025 at 15:03

Award

15 Aug 2025 at 16:20

TenderUpdate

27 Jun 2025 at 10:40

Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire Dales District Council has awarded a contract to St John Ambulance for providing First Aid and Paramedic Support at the Matlock Bath Illuminations event, held annually in Derwent Gardens, Matlock Bath. The event spans 16 nights each September and October, with 2025 dates including Saturdays and Sundays throughout September and October, and an additional Friday event night on 24 October. The contract will initially cover three years, from 6 September 2025 to 31 October 2027, with the possibility of extending for up to two extra years, bringing the total potential duration to five years. This open competition procurement falls under the services category, specifically addressing miscellaneous health services and is classified as below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in first aid and paramedic services, particularly those like SMEs which can provide tailored, efficient responses to the specific needs of public events. The awarded contract, valued at up to £120,000 gross, is a prime example for businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts and health-related event services. Companies with a strong track record of event support services and those capable of scaling resources to meet the demands of event nights can find this an advantageous opportunity to solidify their positions in the market and grow their business portfolio.

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Notice Title

Matlock Bath Illuminations Event First Aid and Paramedic Support

Notice Description

Derbyshire Dales District Council (The Council) has awarded a contract to a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to provide First Aid and Paramedic cover for its Matlock Bath Illuminations event across the 16 event nights, which takes place in Derwent Gardens, Matlock Bath annually during September and October. The 2025 event dates are : Saturdays 6, 13, 20, 27 September, 4, 11, 18, 25 October. Sundays 14, 21, 28 September, 5, 12, 19, 26 October Friday 24 October The September and October dates for the 2026 &2027 events shall be provided at a later date. The initial contract period is three (3) years; for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 events. The contract is estimated to commence 6 September 2025 and expire 31 October 2027. There will be an option to extend the contract for two (2) years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs.Maximum contract period is five (5) years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional first aid and paramedic cover may be needed to cover additional event nights and increased event capacity.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for two (2) years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065677-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sherry Russell
Contact Email
procurement@derbyshiredales.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3NN
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST JOHN AMBULANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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