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

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a9cf

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051171-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 24 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FSNE MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 08:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051171-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051171-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fsne-medical.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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