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The Provision of Zone Ex Medical Cover for the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Herrington Park Sunderland

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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01 Jun 2026 at 08:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of event medical cover for the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend held at Herrington Country Park, Sunderland. This contract, awarded to FSNE MEDICAL LIMITED from Newcastle Upon Tyne, was part of a limited competition process under the "Below threshold" category, which concluded with the signing on 15th May 2026. The event took place from 22nd to 24th May 2026, accommodating up to 40,000 attendees daily, requiring specialised medical services within the Zone Ex footprint and transport hubs. As a public authority in the sub-central government category, Sunderland City Council was the buying organisation, with the relevant procurement aligning with the services category and classified under event services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in event medical services, particularly those capable of planning and executing comprehensive medical coverage strategies for large-scale public events. Medium-sized enterprises, such as FSNE MEDICAL LIMITED, demonstrated that effective collaboration with public authorities and adherence to strategic guidance can lead to successful contract awards. With the increasing demand for event services, businesses with experience in coordinating with local authorities and other stakeholders to ensure safety and regulatory compliance are well-suited to compete in similar procurements. The procurement method of limited competition highlights the potential for small to medium enterprises to leverage their niche expertise in such procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Zone Ex Medical Cover for the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Herrington Park Sunderland

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council are seeking to appoint a Supplier for the provision of Event Medical Cover for the Zone Ex footprint and transport hubs for the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend event to be held at Herrington Country Park, Sunderland between Friday 22nd May 2026 and Sunday 24th May 2026. This event has capacity for up to 40,000 people per day. (The event venue boundary is specifically excluded and is provided by a separate contractor as directed by the event organiser). The Supplier will work with the Council and other statutory agencies to minimise the impact on the local NHS ambulance service, primary care and hospital provision and to recommend and create an appropriate Zone Ex Event Medical Cover Resource and Infrastructure plan for the event. The Supplier will be required to attend all meetings and site visits necessary to discuss and approve the plan. The appointed Supplier will be expected to work with the Council in a contract consisting of 3 stages. Stage 1 In collaboration with the Council's events team and appropriate guidance the Supplier will be expected to provide an initial Event Medical Cover Resource and Infrastructure plan for the event Zone Ex for presentation to, and evaluation by the Strategic Advice Group (SAG). Stage 2 The Supplier is required to consider and include any comments, recommendations and mandated requirements from the SAG, the Councils Events Team and other event partners into their plan and present a final version of the Event Medical Cover Resource and Infrastructure plan for approval. Stage 3 The Supplier is expected to provide the resource and infrastructure according to the approved Event Medical Cover Resource and Infrastructure plan and deliver the Event Medical Cover in accordance with all agreed instructions, any statutory requirements and in manner that is safe and fully inclusive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a9cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051171-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 24 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FSNE MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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