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T2695 - Expression of Interest - Medical and First Aid Provision at Fleadh Cheoil 2026
Belfast City Council · Local authority
In brief
Belfast City Council has announced plans to buy healthcare work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 6 months, starting 31 January 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 38 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
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.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 068981-2025
About the buyer
Belfast City CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
56Awards
29Suppliers it has used most for healthcare
- St John Ambulance Service NI1 contract
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From notice 068981-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 28 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.