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title: "GMCA 1747 - GMFRS Executive Search and Selection Services"
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# GMCA 1747 - GMFRS Executive Search and Selection Services

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b4f6752-f967-4d4d-9690-fa306c1565d2

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## Summary

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the award stage for the contract titled "GMCA 1747 - GMFRS Executive Search and Selection Services," classified under recruitment services. This procurement focuses on providing executive search and selection services for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) during a period of transformation necessitating new executive leadership. The contract, valued at £55,000, is active from 25th February 2026 until 23rd August 2026. The buyer, located in Manchester, UK, selected the supplier GatenbySanderson on 20th February 2026 during the tender period which concluded just before the start of the contract period.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the recruitment services sector, particularly those specialising in executive search and selection. Such firms can benefit from expanding their service offerings into the public sector, fostering growth by leveraging their expertise to meet strategic priorities of organisations undergoing transformation. Given the project's focus on executive placement, companies proficient in managing high-level appointments, particularly SMEs, would find this tender especially suitable to compete in future similar procurement processes with authorities like GMCA.

## Notice

GMFRS are in a stage of transformation and transition, with X2 Assistant Chief Fire Officer (Exec Director) forecasted in the coming months, it is a strategic priority that the Group appoint a reliable Executive Search and Selection (ESS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61b0b907-3e26-4f8e-9afe-f4998fd9c671 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 23 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61b0b907-3e26-4f8e-9afe-f4998fd9c671

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61b0b907-3e26-4f8e-9afe-f4998fd9c671
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

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