--- title: "Matlock Bath Illuminations Event First Aid and Paramedic Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0554e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0554e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0554e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0554e6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-15" --- # Matlock Bath Illuminations Event First Aid and Paramedic Support Buyer: DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0554e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0554e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0554e6.json) ## Summary Derbyshire Dales District Council has awarded a contract to St John Ambulance for providing First Aid and Paramedic Support at the Matlock Bath Illuminations event, held annually in Derwent Gardens, Matlock Bath. The event spans 16 nights each September and October, with 2025 dates including Saturdays and Sundays throughout September and October, and an additional Friday event night on 24 October. The contract will initially cover three years, from 6 September 2025 to 31 October 2027, with the possibility of extending for up to two extra years, bringing the total potential duration to five years. This open competition procurement falls under the services category, specifically addressing miscellaneous health services and is classified as below threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in first aid and paramedic services, particularly those like SMEs which can provide tailored, efficient responses to the specific needs of public events. The awarded contract, valued at up to £120,000 gross, is a prime example for businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts and health-related event services. Companies with a strong track record of event support services and those capable of scaling resources to meet the demands of event nights can find this an advantageous opportunity to solidify their positions in the market and grow their business portfolio. ## Notice Derbyshire Dales District Council (The Council) has awarded a contract to a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to provide First Aid and Paramedic cover for its Matlock Bath Illuminations event across the 16 event nights, which takes place in Derwent Gardens, Matlock Bath annually during September and October. The 2025 event dates are : Saturdays 6, 13, 20, 27 September, 4, 11, 18, 25 October. Sundays 14, 21, 28 September, 5, 12, 19, 26 October Friday 24 October The September and October dates for the 2026 &2027 events shall be provided at a later date. The initial contract period is three (3) years; for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 events. The contract is estimated to commence 6 September 2025 and expire 31 October 2027. There will be an option to extend the contract for two (2) years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs.Maximum contract period is five (5) years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Additional first aid and paramedic cover may be needed to cover additional event nights and increased event capacity. Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for two (2) years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065677-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 5 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £102,000 | | Lots value | £102,000 | | Awards value | £100,000 | | Contracts value | £100,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MATLOCK | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE4 3NN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Derbyshire Dales | | Electoral ward | Matlock West | | Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales | | Delivery location | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ST JOHN AMBULANCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 15 Oct 2025 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065677-2025 - 15 Aug 2025 at 16:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049287-2025 - 27 Jun 2025 at 10:40 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035704-2025 - 27 Jun 2025 at 10:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035692-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065677-2025 15th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049287-2025 15th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035704-2025 27th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035692-2025 27th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=00294f1b-cf51-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 The procurement is being managed electronically, using the councils e-tendering system, please select the link which will transfer you to our e-tendering system where you can register your interest and access the documents. The council will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0554e6. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0554e6.json.