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title: "GMCA 1507 Incident Command Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cfda"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# GMCA 1507 Incident Command Training

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cfda

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "GMCA 1507 Incident Command Training" was initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) with the aim of providing essential Incident Command training services for the local fire and rescue services. This process, classified under the education and training services category, seeks to ensure commanders are well-equipped to deal with various incidents. With a total estimated contract value of £503,075 including potential extensions, the contract period spans from 15 March 2026 to 14 March 2028. The procurement was conducted under a selective and restricted procedure via YPO's platform, The Chest, targeting suppliers under the 999 Training Solutions DPS, particularly Lot 5 for Incident Command. The award for this tender was given to K Lamb Associates LTD, marking a significant phase in the procurement stage of awarding, active since 4 March 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services. With an emphasis on quality, social value, and competitive pricing, organisations that offer innovative training solutions tailored to emergency services will find this procurement favourable. The extension option further heightens business prospects, allowing long-term engagement. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in designing bespoke training programmes, particularly those aligning with National Operational Guidance, stand to benefit greatly from this demand. As the buyer, the GMCA's focus on enhancing skills and preparedness within their command structures provides robust scope for businesses looking to contribute toward regional operational excellence and safety.responses.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) have a requirement for Incident Command training to ensure Commanders at all levels have the knowledge, skills, and attributes to respond to incidents. Commanders in GMFRS will be also validated in line with National Operational Guidance. Initial Contract Term: 2 years 15/03/2026 to 14/03/2028. Estimated total value PS266,475. Optional 2x 12 months: Ending 14/03/2030. Estimated total value PS236,600. Total estimated contract value including extensions: PS503,075. Route to Market: A further competition was published via YPO on their, The Chest procurement portal to all suppliers under Ref: 999 Training Solutions DPS (Lot 5 Incident Command).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) have a requirement for Incident Command training to ensure Commanders at all levels have the knowledge, skills, and attributes to respond to incidents. Commanders in GMFRS will be also validated in line with National Operational Guidance. Initial Contract Term: 2 years 15/03/2026 to 14/03/2028. Estimated total value PS266,475. Optional 2x 12 months: Ending 14/03/2030. Estimated total value PS236,600. Total estimated contract value including extensions: PS503,075. Route to Market: A further competition was published via YPO on their, The Chest procurement portal to all suppliers under Ref: 999 Training Solutions DPS (Lot 5 Incident Command).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019684-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £503,075 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | YPO |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| 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 | K LAMB ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 16:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019684-2026
- 14 Jan 2025 at 12:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001174-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/
- http://www.ypo.co.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:048779-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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