Tender

NFCC Internal Audit Service

NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 11:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Fire Chiefs Council is seeking proposals for an internal audit service that meets the strategic priorities and risk register of the NFCC. The service is to be delivered as part of a three-year flexible, risk-based audit plan. The procurement process is being managed by Bluelight Commercial Ltd and falls under the category of internal audit services. This tender is in the 'Tender' stage, with proposals to be submitted by 12:00 PM on 24 April 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 May 2026 in London, United Kingdom, and has a potential renewal option of two additional 12-month periods.

This opportunity provides growth potential for businesses in the auditing sector, particularly those specialising in risk-based audit strategies. Small to medium-sized enterprises that have experience in delivering audit services focused on risk and value are well-suited to bid for this tender. The procurement method is an open competition, allowing for wide participation from eligible companies. Interested parties should have the capability to deliver concise reports with assurance ratings and practical recommendations, aligning with strategic priorities of a central government public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NFCC Internal Audit Service

Notice Description

The appointed provider will deliver internal audit services proportionate to the size and complexity of NFCC. This will include: * Annual Audit Planning: Develop a flexible, risk-based 3 year audit plan aligned with NFCC's strategic priorities, risk register, and emerging risks. * Audit Delivery: Undertake a series of audits each year (anticipated volume: 2 audits annually) focused on areas of greatest risk and value. * Reporting: Deliver clear, concise reports to FAC, including assurance ratings and practical recommendations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06712a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026161-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2H 9JQ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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