This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 01:00

Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process initiated by Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) involves an open procedure for a framework agreement focused on providing first aid and medical services at events. This procurement process, under the industry category of general public services, covers regions within Glasgow, specifically UKM82 for both indoor and outdoor events. The contracting stage is complete as of April 2026, following a successful tendering period concluded in July 2025. The procurement method employed is open, facilitating broad participation, and the framework is valued at £1,020,000. The agreement entails four separate lots covering various medical services, such as first aid provision, medical planning, ambulances, and combined provisions, each evaluated based on quality and price criteria.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in medical and first aid services to expand their market reach. Businesses capable of providing quality first aid services, medical planning, personnel, and ambulances are particularly well-suited for this framework agreement. With multiple lots awarded to small and medium-sized enterprises such as Alphamed Scotland, Amvale Scotland Ltd, Event Medical Group, and others, the procurement process encourages participation from well-established and emerging businesses, fostering growth and diversification within the medical event support industry. The procurement conditions further ensure compliance with regulations and promote community benefits, offering a holistic approach to public procurement aimed at delivering economic, social, and environmental advantages.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of First Aid and Medical at Events

Notice Description

Glasgow Life have a requirement for the provision of First Aid and Medical Services at Events Framework Agreement, which includes both indoor and outdoor events.

Lot Information

Provision of First Aid Services

The provision of first aid services at indoor and outdoor events.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. For full details of the requirement, please refer to the Invitation to Tender and associated documents.

Renewal: A further 24 months, exercised at 12-month intervals.

Provision of Medical Planning and Doctors and Nurses

The provision of medical planning and doctors and nurses at indoor and outdoor events.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 20215. For full details of the requirement, please refer to the Invitation to Tender and associated documents.

Renewal: A further 24 months, exercised at 12-month intervals.

Provision of Ambulances and Associated Personnel at Events

The provision of ambulances and associated personnel at indoor and outdoor events.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2015. For full details of the requirement, please refer to the Invitation to Tender and associated documents.

Renewal: A further 24 months, exercised at 12-month intervals.

Combined Provisions

Combined provisions for indoor and outdoor events.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. For full details of the requirement, please refer to the Invitation to Tender and associated documents.

Renewal: A further 24 months, exercised at 12-month intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800720
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554386
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,020,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£755,249 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1LH
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ABC Paramedic Services Ltd

Alphamed Scotland

Amvale Scotland Ltd

Event Medical Group

St Andrews First Aid

Further Information

Notice Documents

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