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T2695 - Expression of Interest - Medical and First Aid Provision at Fleadh Cheoil 2026

Belfast
Published 28 Oct, 2025
Contract Value
Not specified
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "T2695 - Expression of Interest - Medical and First Aid Provision at Fleadh Cheoil 2026." This procurement process, under the main category of services, focuses on the comprehensive management of medical and first aid services for the Fleadh Cheoil event in 2026. The preliminary market engagement notice, which does not yet constitute a call for competition, is meant for interested suppliers to express interest by 14th November 2025.

The contract period is planned from 31st January to 10th August 2026. Located in Belfast, United Kingdom (Region: UKN06), the procurement follows Northern Irish devolved regulations and bears classification under "Ambulance services" with scope for SMEs and VCSEs to participate. This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in medical and first aid services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale events.

Companies with experience in deploying medical centres, providing trained personnel, and maintaining appropriate medical and communication equipment will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. This project not only promises growth for experienced providers of medical services but also invites innovation in service delivery, as responses from interested parties will influence the final procurement specifications and service design by the Council.

Notice Description

Belfast City Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the comprehensive management of medical and first aid services in support of the Fleadh Cheoil event. 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 - Delivery of relevant training and certification - Provision of radios or other communication equipment to support medical coordination The appointed provider must be capable of delivering a robust and responsive medical service that aligns with the scale and sensitivity of the event. As part of the tender process, providers will be required to demonstrate their capacity to cover the necessary number of shifts and deploy sufficient medical personnel, as deemed appropriate by the Council, to ensure public safety throughout the event duration.

This notice is issued for market engagement purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. Responses will inform the Council's approach to procurement and service design.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Planning

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Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d54d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Planning

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is one year.

Key Dates

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Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

BCC
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
BELFAST
BT2 8DJ
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d54d

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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