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T2695 Medical Services and First Aid for Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann

Belfast City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 13:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Feb 2026 at 10:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 13:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the management of medical and first aid services at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann event in Belfast, August 2026, has been managed by Belfast City Council. Under the procurement process identified by the tender title T2695, the scope involves the establishment and operation of a dedicated medical centre, provision of medical equipment, deployment of medical and first aid personnel, and supply of vehicles for medical response. The procurement method utilised was the open competitive flexible procedure under a light-touch regime, with the tender process now complete, having moved from the active stage to award and contract. The contract was signed on 16th February 2026, with a period spanning from that date until 9th February 2027, subject to renewal for an additional year upon necessary approvals. St John Ambulance Service NI, operating as an SME, was awarded the contract, valued at £700,000 (excluding VAT), with potential options to enhance service provision during the contract period.

The Fleadh Cheoil event offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical services and first aid provision. This tender not only highlights significant demand for medical expertise but also brings attention to potential business growth through partnership opportunities with Belfast City Council. Companies with resources and capabilities in medical staff deployment, equipment supply, and emergency vehicle provision stand an excellent chance to compete for similar contracts. The light-touch regime and open competition imply fewer restrictions, encouraging participation from SMEs and other qualified providers in related sectors, fostering business expansion both locally and regionally. suppliers, especially those who can offer quality services aligned with statutory requirements and are prepared to operate within the Northern Ireland devolved framework, will find ample opportunity in such procurement exercises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T2695 Medical Services and First Aid for Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann

Notice Description

Management of medical and first aid services at the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann event in Belfast, August 2026. This includes, but is not limited to: Establishment and operation of a dedicated medical centre, Provision and maintenance of appropriate medical equipment, Deployment of trained medical and first aid personnel, Supply of suitable vehicles for medical response.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Sufficient flexiblilty will be included in the contract documents to cover all associated services and contigencies.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e17c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013861-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

St John Ambulance Service NI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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