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title: "For the Provision of SFJ Level 2 Fire Investigation Training"
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# For the Provision of SFJ Level 2 Fire Investigation Training

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb9627e8-a19a-4a87-b377-443b613c8d3b

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is currently seeking a supplier for the provision of SFJ Level 2 Fire Investigation Training, aimed at training Crew Managers and Watch Managers. This procurement falls under the training services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is set to end on 22nd January 2021, with a total contract value of £67,000. The training is intended to be delivered electronically over a strict 20-24 month period, targeting approximately 48 staff members at a time. The contract is scheduled to run from 22nd March 2021 until 28th February 2023, and it employs an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with accreditation capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is designed to be inclusive to these types of organisations. Companies with experience in delivering online training solutions and those familiar with fire safety training will find this contract particularly well-suited for their services, allowing them to expand their engagement within the public sector.

## Notice

GMCA is seeking a supplier to provide an accredited SFJ Level 2 Fire Investigation qualification to our Crew Managers, Watch Managers, and staff in Fire Safety roles. This training would need to be delivered electronically. It would need to be delivered to a strict timeframe worked out by our Training and Crewing Team. This would involve potentially training 48 staff over a 3-month schedule, back to back for 20-24 months to get all current Crew Managers and Watch Managers trained. There are 363 staff in Crew Manager and Watch Manager positions. There are an additional 35 members of staff from the Fire Safety team that require training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d43b4d-1e04-4b1f-88a4-5a5cfcbcfb06 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,000 |
| 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

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2020 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d43b4d-1e04-4b1f-88a4-5a5cfcbcfb06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d43b4d-1e04-4b1f-88a4-5a5cfcbcfb06
  16th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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