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title: "T2695 Medical Services and First Aid for Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e17c"
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published: "2026-02-16"
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# T2695 Medical Services and First Aid for Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e17c

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the management of medical and first aid services at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann event in Belfast, August 2026, has been managed by Belfast City Council. Under the procurement process identified by the tender title T2695, the scope involves the establishment and operation of a dedicated medical centre, provision of medical equipment, deployment of medical and first aid personnel, and supply of vehicles for medical response. The procurement method utilised was the open competitive flexible procedure under a light-touch regime, with the tender process now complete, having moved from the active stage to award and contract. The contract was signed on 16th February 2026, with a period spanning from that date until 9th February 2027, subject to renewal for an additional year upon necessary approvals. St John Ambulance Service NI, operating as an SME, was awarded the contract, valued at £700,000 (excluding VAT), with potential options to enhance service provision during the contract period.

The Fleadh Cheoil event offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical services and first aid provision. This tender not only highlights significant demand for medical expertise but also brings attention to potential business growth through partnership opportunities with Belfast City Council. Companies with resources and capabilities in medical staff deployment, equipment supply, and emergency vehicle provision stand an excellent chance to compete for similar contracts. The light-touch regime and open competition imply fewer restrictions, encouraging participation from SMEs and other qualified providers in related sectors, fostering business expansion both locally and regionally. suppliers, especially those who can offer quality services aligned with statutory requirements and are prepared to operate within the Northern Ireland devolved framework, will find ample opportunity in such procurement exercises.

## Notice

Management of medical and first aid services at the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann event in Belfast, August 2026. This includes, but is not limited to: Establishment and operation of a dedicated medical centre, Provision and maintenance of appropriate medical equipment, Deployment of trained medical and first aid personnel, Supply of suitable vehicles for medical response.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Sufficient flexiblilty will be included in the contract documents to cover all associated services and contigencies.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013861-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST JOHN AMBULANCE SERVICE NI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 13:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013861-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 10:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012243-2026
- 14 Nov 2025 at 13:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073990-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013861-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012243-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073990-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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