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GMCA 1747 - GMFRS Executive Search and Selection Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Mar 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the award stage for the contract titled "GMCA 1747 - GMFRS Executive Search and Selection Services," classified under recruitment services. This procurement focuses on providing executive search and selection services for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) during a period of transformation necessitating new executive leadership. The contract, valued at £55,000, is active from 25th February 2026 until 23rd August 2026. The buyer, located in Manchester, UK, selected the supplier GatenbySanderson on 20th February 2026 during the tender period which concluded just before the start of the contract period.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the recruitment services sector, particularly those specialising in executive search and selection. Such firms can benefit from expanding their service offerings into the public sector, fostering growth by leveraging their expertise to meet strategic priorities of organisations undergoing transformation. Given the project's focus on executive placement, companies proficient in managing high-level appointments, particularly SMEs, would find this tender especially suitable to compete in future similar procurement processes with authorities like GMCA.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1747 - GMFRS Executive Search and Selection Services

Notice Description

GMFRS are in a stage of transformation and transition, with X2 Assistant Chief Fire Officer (Exec Director) forecasted in the coming months, it is a strategic priority that the Group appoint a reliable Executive Search and Selection (ESS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b4f6752-f967-4d4d-9690-fa306c1565d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61b0b907-3e26-4f8e-9afe-f4998fd9c671
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 23 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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