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GMCA 1419 NFCC Executive Leadership Programme

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Aug 2025 at 14:10

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10 Apr 2025 at 10:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the GMCA 1419 NFCC Executive Leadership Programme, facilitated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, aims to develop leadership capabilities for fire and rescue services. The procurement is categorised under education and training services, with a focus on strategic leadership leading to a Post Graduate Certificate from the University of Warwick. This initiative covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London, among others. The awarded status was formalised on 21 June 2024, with the contract period running from 24 June 2024 to 13 November 2025. The procurement method was specified as 'Other', indicating a unique approach tailored to these requirements, with a total contract value increasing to £52,500 from the initially anticipated £42,000.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses engaged in education and training services to participate in a significant leadership development programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, as the procurement process explicitly acknowledges their suitability. Given the extended contract period and the comprehensive geographical coverage, businesses capable of delivering innovative and effective leadership training solutions stand to benefit significantly. The collaboration with the National Fire Chiefs Council highlights the potential for any participating business to engage with influential entities in the public safety and emergency services sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1419 NFCC Executive Leadership Programme

Notice Description

Leadership programme delivered by NFCC to develop leadership capabilities to lead fire and rescue services, leading to a Post Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership from the University of Warwick.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9d5ecb7-e497-4c37-9aa6-64916dc81a2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d8dc6f6-6152-4483-b999-cad97c985012
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2024 - 13 Nov 2025 1-2 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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