Award

GMCA 1146 HMEPO Training

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2025 at 13:07

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jan 2025 at 16:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, representing the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for "GMCA 1146 HMEPO Training." This contract focuses on adult and other education services within the industry category, specifically training for Hazardous Materials and Environmental Protection Officers. The contract, structured under an open procedure, is valued at £63,200 and spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028, with a potential extension of two additional years. The contract is divided into two lots: initial skills acquisition and refresher training, delivered across England, United Kingdom. Bureau Veritas UK Limited has been awarded the contract for Lot 2, while Lot 1 remains unawarded due to non-compliant bid submissions. The tender concluded on 26th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those capable of delivering specialised training services. Larger enterprises like Bureau Veritas UK Limited have already shown their capacity to satisfy such demands by securing the awarded lot. Although the procurement process has reached its award stage, businesses looking to enter similar future opportunities could benefit from enhancing their compliance capabilities to successfully compete for contracts that require adherence to stringent specifications and standards. This contract could serve as a benchmark for SMEs aspiring to facilitate comprehensive training services for public safety and protection roles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1146 HMEPO Training

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service requires a resilient in-house capability for the provision of Hazardous Materials and Environmental Protection Officer (HMEPO) Training. The proposed contract period will be an initial 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2-year period and will commence in June 2025 when the current provision ends on 31st May 2025. The contract will be split into two lots these will be: * LOT 1 - Initial Skills Acquisition Training * LOT 2 - Refresher Training. For more information on this procurement, please visit The CHEST https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72ef9e7e-396d-4fea-8fbe-7d918bb9b516
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e395f9-c590-48da-a4d3-7f281af4308e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,845 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Emmanuel Ojiezele
Contact Email
emmanuel.ojiezele@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BUREAU VERITAS

N/A

Further Information

Notice Documents

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