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title: "Hazardous Materials & Environmental Protection Officer (HMEPO) Training"
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# Hazardous Materials & Environmental Protection Officer (HMEPO) Training

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c56f0b5-d183-4c2e-b31f-3028a4e9a541

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking proposals for the "Hazardous Materials & Environmental Protection Officer (HMEPO) Training" to be provided to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). This tender is currently in the active stage and follows an open procurement method, with the tender period closing on 4th March 2021. The contract, which has a total value of £150,000, will commence on 4th May 2021 and extend until 3rd May 2024. The training is categorised under specialist training services, specifically targeting the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those adept in hazardous materials and environmental safety training. Companies offering HMEPO Initial Skills Acquisition, Instructor, and Requalification courses would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the scope of the training needs outlined by GMFRS, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in responding to hazardous incidents and providing high-quality training solutions are encouraged to submit proposals.

## Notice

We, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) are seeking proposals from suitably qualified providers for the provision of:- Hazardous Materials and Environmental Protection Officer (HMEPO) training. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is routinely called upon to take the lead in resolving a range of incidents involving hazardous materials. In addition to conventional incidents involving hazardous materials, GMFRS also have a responsibility to respond to incidents involving the use of Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear materials. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service requires HMEPO training as detailed below:- * LOT 1 - HMEPO Initial Skills Acquisition Training Course * LOT 2 - HMEPO Instructor Training Course * LOT 3 - HMEPO Requalification (refresher) Training Course

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e0c6873-c671-4f20-8d9f-6940f1238cab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 May 2021 - 3 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 8US |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e0c6873-c671-4f20-8d9f-6940f1238cab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e0c6873-c671-4f20-8d9f-6940f1238cab
  2nd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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