Planning

Paramedic - Seafront Cover

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK

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Planning

06 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Paramedic - Seafront Cover," focusing on the acquisition of medical services. This contract is related to the deployment of paramedics with suitable 'blue light' response vehicles in Hunstanton during peak times, specifically on weekends and during Norfolk school holidays, from Easter through September. The procurement involves services classified under several codes, including paramedic vehicles and medical specialist services, with a gross contract value of £240,000. Interested parties can participate in this preliminary market engagement by responding to written questions with a deadline scheduled for 16th January 2026. The contract period is expected to start on 30th March 2026 and end by 29th March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in medical services, particularly those with experience in providing emergency response and paramedical operations. Companies offering cutting-edge paramedic vehicle technology and proficient medical personnel supply services can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint in the public sector. With a focus on service provision during peak tourist seasons at a popular seaside resort, businesses that demonstrate flexibility and reliability in handling seasonal demand fluctuations are well-positioned to compete. This engagement allows companies to engage with the Borough Council, offering a platform to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a long-term public contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paramedic - Seafront Cover

Notice Description

The Council are inviting Pre-Market Engagement responses for a medical professional trained to paramedic level, to be based on the seafront in Hunstanton from 10:00AM to 18:00PM with suitable 'blue light' response vehicle for a seaside resort setting and with access to required and adequate equipment and drugs/medicine for the role on select days during the season. These are generally weekends and Norfolk school holiday dates From Easter to September. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-King%27s-Lynn:-Paramedic-vehicles./4W96UG4WPK To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4W96UG4WPK

Planning Information

The exercise will consist of written responses to the areas of this document identified as requiring response. The Council reserves the right to hold subsequent meetings with those that have responded to the written questions (Participants). Any such meetings would be to discuss the responses to the questions in further detail, and would be held via MS TEAMS.  

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06005b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000798-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

34114120 - Paramedic vehicles

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85142000 - Paramedical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementtenders@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1553616200

Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

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