Planning

GMCA 1264 Statutory Compliance Management for GMFRS

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

29 Jul 2025 at 08:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for managing statutory compliance across the GMFRS estate, which includes a range of properties such as fire stations and residential accommodations. The tender, titled "GMCA 1264 Statutory Compliance Management for GMFRS," falls under the services category and is pertinent to safety consultancy, building and facilities management, and contract administration within the UKD region. Upcoming milestones include a market engagement due by 15 August 2025, which aims to gather market insights to inform future procurement steps. Interested parties are encouraged to participate by reviewing the brief and responding to outlined questions via the Chest platform.

This opportunity offers substantial potential for business growth, especially for companies specialising in facilities management and compliance services. With an indicative spend value of approximately £210,000 for compliance works and additional budget for Preventative Planned Maintenance, businesses experienced in these areas can anticipate rewarding partnership benefits. The contract spans from January 2026 to December 2028, providing a stable and long-term engagement. Businesses involved in CAFM systems, performance management through KPIs, and those capable of delivering end-to-end compliance services are particularly well-suited to participate in this tender process, thereby positioning themselves strongly in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1264 Statutory Compliance Management for GMFRS

Notice Description

GMFRS manages a diverse estate comprising 41 operational fire stations, 1 x headquarters, 2 x training facilities, Fleet services site and 20 residential accommodation sites (Houses and Flats). I We are seeking a single FM compliance partner who can take on end-to-end responsibility for managing all statutory compliance activities across our estate and support the implementation of a robust CAFM backed system of delivery, reporting, and data management system. This will provide central visibility, enable performance management through KPIs, and improve long-term compliance outcomes. For information, the indicative annual spend value of the compliance works (based on current GMFRS estimates) is approximately: PS210,000 with a further PS220,000 on Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPMs). We have further budget regarding remedial works which varies year on year. At this stage out focus is Compliance but understand that the programmed PPMs are similar in nature so would be interested to understand your experience of delivering such works which will assist with our decision making later.

Planning Information

Market Engagement (ME) is to be conducted via review of the attached brief and completion of a small number of questions, returned to us via the Chest to help us understand the market options and inform our next steps Participation in the ME is not mandatory to participate in any future tender opportunity that may come from this research. Route to Market has not yet been confirmed There are some short questions designed to collect feedback from the market - details are available on the Chest/ProActis 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-h6vhtk-05679d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043687-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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