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Incident Command Training

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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23 Mar 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Incident Command Training services under the YPO999 Training Services DPS Framework. This contract was awarded to GSB Command Training Limited on 20th March 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £200,000. The initiative, categorised under 'Training services' in the services industry, focuses on delivering multi-agency strategic and tactical incident command training. Although the procurement method was limited, the award process did not require prior publication of a call for competition, due to its classification outside the scope of the directive. The training services will be conducted in the UKD region, providing opportunities for further contract extensions.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in training and educational services, particularly those with expertise in emergency and command training. Organisations with robust training methodologies and an adaptive approach to multi-agency scenarios are particularly suited to engage with this procurement process. Given the procurement's strategic nature, bids that demonstrate competitive pricing and strategic command training competencies stand a favourable chance. Collaborating with a regional authority like Merseyside Fire and Rescue offers businesses an opportunity to establish long-term relations with a local government entity, enhancing credibility and customer trust.

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Notice Title

Incident Command Training

Notice Description

Provision of Incident Command Training under YPO999 Training Services DPS Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of Multi- Agency Strategic/ Tactical Incdident Command Training

Options: Optional 2 periods of 12 months contract extension

Procurement Information

Further competition under YPO999 Training Services DPS Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06717e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026305-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GSB COMMAND TRAINING

Further Information

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