Decision details

Medical Event Provision at Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough Spa, Whitby Pavilion and Other Events

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Culture, Arts & Leisure

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The purpose of this report it to seek approval from the Assistant Director of Culture and Leisure to reprocure North Yorkshire Council’s Medical Event Provision. The current framework agreement is due to expire on 31st March 2026.

Decision:

To proceed with a competitive tendering process to establish a framework for medical provision at council-owned venues and events.

Reasons for the decision:

The current framework agreement is due to expire on 31 March 2026; a procurement is required to identify a provider from 1 April 2026 onwards.

The council already procures medical provision for events, the aim of this procurement is to bring all the council’s venues, attractions and amenities into line calling off from the same framework.

Alternative options considered:

Providing the service internally - this is not an option due to the complex nature of the service requirements.

Publication date: 05/08/2025

Date of decision: 04/08/2025

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