Tender

T25-016BUS Supply of Medical Provision for Events

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council seeks tenders for the provision of medical and first aid services at various Council-led events through the tender titled "T25-016BUS Supply of Medical Provision for Events". This active procurement process is categorised under services in the medical practice, paramedical, and ambulance services industries, taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKN0A. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, with submissions exclusively via etendersNI. Interested parties should note that the enquiry period ends on 6th February 2026, and the deadline for tender submissions is set for 20th February 2026. The contract is valued at £50,000 with an initial duration of one year but may be extended to a total of three years, subject to performance and approval.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and paramedical services to expand their market presence within Northern Ireland. The contract involves providing services for a variety of outdoor events, including marathons and festivals, which can be ideal for companies with expertise in managing large crowds and offering comprehensive medical support. Small to medium enterprises with experience in delivering reliable and scalable health services stand a good chance to benefit from this open tender process. Successful involvement could enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in the public sector, catering to dynamic and high-profile public gatherings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T25-016BUS Supply of Medical Provision for Events

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) invites written tenders from suitably experienced and competent organisations for the provision of medical and first aid services at Council-led events. DCSDC delivers a programme of outdoor public events across the Council area, including (but not limited to): Strabane / Lifford Half Marathon, Summer Jamm Festival - Strabane, Waterside Half Marathon - Derry, Halloween Carnival Celebrations - Derry and Strabane, Christmas Lights Switch-On and associated celebrations, St Patrick's Day Festival Weekend, Foyle Maritime Festival (biennial). Additional public events may be programmed on an ad-hoc basis. Events vary in nature, scale, duration and risk profile. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract will be awarded for an initial period of one (1) year, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods, giving a maximum contract duration of three (3) years, subject to satisfactory performance and Council approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006037-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121000 - Medical practice services

85142000 - Paramedical services

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
71253253

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

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