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title: "Operational Assurance Auditor"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
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# Operational Assurance Auditor

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61428627-66a5-47c5-ba4c-22699356d3e1

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is initiating a procurement process for the position of Operational Assurance Auditor. This open tender falls under the auditing services category (CPV code 79212000) and is based in Aylesbury, England. The tender was published on 12 March 2018, with a submission deadline set for 11 April 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 7 May 2018, covering a duration of two years, with a potential extension of one additional year. There is also an option for the Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service to utilise this contract, although there is currently no firm commitment from them.

This procurement opportunity allows businesses, particularly those specialising in auditing services, to engage with a significant emergency service provider. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the potential to contribute their expertise and capabilities to enhance operational assurance within the fire service. Successful bidders can leverage this contract to strengthen their industry profile and foster relationships with fire and rescue services, potentially opening doors to further partnerships in the public sector.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority wish to let a contract on behalf of Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS), for Operational Assurance Auditing services. The duration of the contract will be two years with a potential extension of a further one year. In addition Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service (RBFRS) will have the option to use this contract, however at this moment in time there is no firm commitment from them. An illustrative amount for RBFRS has been included within the total contract value however to account for this. Additional information: Further information can be found on the tender portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksfire/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46e4f42-850e-4a29-8408-fb92d933e62a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 May 2018 - 6 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury East |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2018 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46e4f42-850e-4a29-8408-fb92d933e62a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46e4f42-850e-4a29-8408-fb92d933e62a
  12th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e6c8e50-7c29-4d36-b38e-023639e673fd
  ITT Document
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksfire/aspx/Home
  Tender Portal

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