--- title: "Finance Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fbb9a95e-d2e2-4033-a0cb-c9a9312bd8e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fbb9a95e-d2e2-4033-a0cb-c9a9312bd8e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fbb9a95e-d2e2-4033-a0cb-c9a9312bd8e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fbb9a95e-d2e2-4033-a0cb-c9a9312bd8e7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL LIMITED" published: "2024-09-25" --- # Finance Services Buyer: NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbb9a95e-d2e2-4033-a0cb-c9a9312bd8e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fbb9a95e-d2e2-4033-a0cb-c9a9312bd8e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fbb9a95e-d2e2-4033-a0cb-c9a9312bd8e7.json) ## Summary The National Fire Chiefs Council Limited (NFCC) is seeking finance services to support and enhance their financial operations. This tender, titled "Finance Services", falls under the industry category of accounting and auditing services and has a budget value of up to £50,000. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, uses an open procedure and invites applications from potential contractors until 12:00 PM on 11th October 2024. The contract period is set to commence on 8th November 2024 and will conclude on 8th November 2025. The NFCC operates across the UK from its virtual headquarters and requires a flexible finance support agency to assist their small finance team with various financial responsibilities, including accounts management, budget monitoring, payroll, and VAT returns. This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in financial management, particularly those adept in using Sage 50 Accounts and Kefron P2P systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply due to the suitability criteria mentioned. Firms with advanced Excel proficiency, including power queries for financial reporting, would find this opportunity well-suited to their skill sets. Successfully securing this contract would not only provide significant revenue over the course of the year but also enhance the winning firm's reputation by partnering with a key national organisation dedicated to fire and rescue services across the UK. ## Notice The NFCC is looking for the services of a finance support agency to help support and augment the small NFCC finance function. The NFCC is membership organisation representing Fire and Rescue Services across the UK. We are a charity and limited company. We have budget of around PS10million a year and a staff team of around 120. Funding comes primarily from Fire and Rescue services via membership subscriptions, and from Government grants. We also have a small events and commercial funding stream. We are an entirely virtual organisation. The finance function comprises of a Head of Finance, Management Accountant, Contracts Officer, Finance & Admin Officer and Finance Administrator. We use Sage 50 Accounts and Kefron P2P systems. Payroll is run in-house. Working with the finance team to provide seamless support and services to internal and external stakeholders through: * Overseeing general ledger, accounts payable and receivable. To ensure work is kept up to date and procedures are being followed including raising any issues with the Head of Finance. * Advanced knowledge of excel is required including the use of multiple power queries to update grant and budget holder spreadsheets with actual and forecast spend. * Support the Head of Finance in development and improvements of financial budget and monitoring processes, ensuring that project spend remains within plan. * Work with internal stakeholders to gather information for financial reporting and budget setting. * Preparing financial reports as and when required by the Head of Finance. * Assist with payroll journals and VAT returns. * Assist the Head of Finance with Year-end planning and procedures. We are looking for a flexible solution that can flex up and down depending on our financial needs. Additional information: Please find details on how to submit the tender in the attached tender notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97832ad4-a65c-4b8c-b822-e638184cd0fb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Nov 2024 - 8 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2H 9JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79220000 - Fiscal services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2024 at 15:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97832ad4-a65c-4b8c-b822-e638184cd0fb - 25 Sep 2024 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97832ad4-a65c-4b8c-b822-e638184cd0fb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97832ad4-a65c-4b8c-b822-e638184cd0fb 25th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd24eed3-5923-4c1c-a54a-bd53302d3b03 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nfcc.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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