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title: "Incident Command Level 1 - Control Staff"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066cc2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# Incident Command Level 1 - Control Staff

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066cc2

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Incident Command Level 1 training specifically designed for Fire Control staff. This contract, awarded on 17 March 2026, involves K LAMB ASSOCIATES LTD as the supplier and falls under the specialist training services category. The procurement process, identified under the tender notice DN808148, took place using a limited competition method below the threshold, focusing on a specific tailored training programme aligned with SFJ recognised qualifications suitable for the Fire and Rescue Services Control environment. The training is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026 and continue until 31 March 2027, with significant emphasis on adapting to the geographical and situational conditions of Gloucestershire, UK.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the delivery of accredited training programmes for emergency services personnel, particularly those versed in the Fire and Rescue Service. Businesses with a strong background in behavioural and technical training, and experience in creating psychologically safe learning environments, would be well-suited to compete in such procurements. The contract valued at £30,000 gross demonstrates a tangible opportunity for service providers to enhance their portfolio within the public sector by offering bespoke training aligned with the continuous improvement ethos held by learning organisations like the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service.

## Notice

ICL1 Initial Training Requirements for Control The provider must deliver initial Incident Command Level 1 (ICL1) training specifically designed for Fire Control staff. All ICL1 initial courses must be SFJ accredited, aligned to the SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Initial Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services or an equivalent nationally recognised qualification suitable for the Control environment. Trainers delivering this programme must: * Hold appropriate SFJ assessor and/or IQA qualifications. * Have demonstrable experience delivering Control specific Incident Command training for other UK Fire and Rescue Services. Training must reflect GFRS's status as a learning organisation. This includes: * A strong emphasis on developing behavioural attributes as well as technical knowledge. * Encouraging reflective practice, learning conversations, and ongoing improvement. * Providing a psychologically safe, inclusive learning environment. * Using coaching style feedback to support deeper learning and development. Scenarios must be tailored in collaboration with GFRS to reflect: * The community risk profile of Gloucestershire. * Local and emerging risks related to Gloucestershire. * The complexity and pressures of the Control environment, including call handling, triage, multi agency communication, mobilising decisions, and managing concurrent incidents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024289-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| 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

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 17:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024289-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024289-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13461

## Notice URLs

- http://www.klambassociates.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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