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title: "GMCA 1146 HMEPO Training"
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# GMCA 1146 HMEPO Training

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72ef9e7e-396d-4fea-8fbe-7d918bb9b516

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, representing the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for "GMCA 1146 HMEPO Training." This contract focuses on adult and other education services within the industry category, specifically training for Hazardous Materials and Environmental Protection Officers. The contract, structured under an open procedure, is valued at £63,200 and spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028, with a potential extension of two additional years. The contract is divided into two lots: initial skills acquisition and refresher training, delivered across England, United Kingdom. Bureau Veritas UK Limited has been awarded the contract for Lot 2, while Lot 1 remains unawarded due to non-compliant bid submissions. The tender concluded on 26th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those capable of delivering specialised training services. Larger enterprises like Bureau Veritas UK Limited have already shown their capacity to satisfy such demands by securing the awarded lot. Although the procurement process has reached its award stage, businesses looking to enter similar future opportunities could benefit from enhancing their compliance capabilities to successfully compete for contracts that require adherence to stringent specifications and standards. This contract could serve as a benchmark for SMEs aspiring to facilitate comprehensive training services for public safety and protection roles.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service requires a resilient in-house capability for the provision of Hazardous Materials and Environmental Protection Officer (HMEPO) Training. The proposed contract period will be an initial 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2-year period and will commence in June 2025 when the current provision ends on 31st May 2025. The contract will be split into two lots these will be: * LOT 1 - Initial Skills Acquisition Training * LOT 2 - Refresher Training. For more information on this procurement, please visit The CHEST https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e395f9-c590-48da-a4d3-7f281af4308e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,845 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BUREAU VERITAS; N/A |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e395f9-c590-48da-a4d3-7f281af4308e
- 27 Jan 2025 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e24740-9764-497b-89ab-c259480fef0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e395f9-c590-48da-a4d3-7f281af4308e
  15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e24740-9764-497b-89ab-c259480fef0b
  27th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1

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