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Incident Command Level 1 - Control Staff

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 17:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Incident Command Level 1 training specifically designed for Fire Control staff. This contract, awarded on 17 March 2026, involves K LAMB ASSOCIATES LTD as the supplier and falls under the specialist training services category. The procurement process, identified under the tender notice DN808148, took place using a limited competition method below the threshold, focusing on a specific tailored training programme aligned with SFJ recognised qualifications suitable for the Fire and Rescue Services Control environment. The training is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026 and continue until 31 March 2027, with significant emphasis on adapting to the geographical and situational conditions of Gloucestershire, UK.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the delivery of accredited training programmes for emergency services personnel, particularly those versed in the Fire and Rescue Service. Businesses with a strong background in behavioural and technical training, and experience in creating psychologically safe learning environments, would be well-suited to compete in such procurements. The contract valued at £30,000 gross demonstrates a tangible opportunity for service providers to enhance their portfolio within the public sector by offering bespoke training aligned with the continuous improvement ethos held by learning organisations like the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service.

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Notice Title

Incident Command Level 1 - Control Staff

Notice Description

ICL1 Initial Training Requirements for Control The provider must deliver initial Incident Command Level 1 (ICL1) training specifically designed for Fire Control staff. All ICL1 initial courses must be SFJ accredited, aligned to the SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Initial Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services or an equivalent nationally recognised qualification suitable for the Control environment. Trainers delivering this programme must: * Hold appropriate SFJ assessor and/or IQA qualifications. * Have demonstrable experience delivering Control specific Incident Command training for other UK Fire and Rescue Services. Training must reflect GFRS's status as a learning organisation. This includes: * A strong emphasis on developing behavioural attributes as well as technical knowledge. * Encouraging reflective practice, learning conversations, and ongoing improvement. * Providing a psychologically safe, inclusive learning environment. * Using coaching style feedback to support deeper learning and development. Scenarios must be tailored in collaboration with GFRS to reflect: * The community risk profile of Gloucestershire. * Local and emerging risks related to Gloucestershire. * The complexity and pressures of the Control environment, including call handling, triage, multi agency communication, mobilising decisions, and managing concurrent incidents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024289-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

K LAMB ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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