---
title: "Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a483"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a483.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AVON FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: AVON FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a483

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## Summary

Avon Fire Authority, a public authority serving the regions of Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, has completed the procurement process for internal audit services under an open procedure. Located at Valley Road, Portishead, UKK12, Avon Fire Authority sought to enhance its governance and management functions through effective audit services, with an estimated annual requirement of approximately 80 working days. The tender titled "Internal Audit Services" was concluded with the award granted on 27th March 2026. The contract, active since 13th February 2026, spans until 31st March 2029, with potential for two 12-month extensions, offering an opportunity for a robust partnership with the selected supplier, SWAP Internal Audit. Key industry classifications include auditing services, pertinent for business growth in the services sector.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial growth potential, particularly for businesses specializing in auditing services. Large-scale auditing firms, such as SWAP Internal Audit, have already engaged in this process, indicating a competitive landscape that requires robust capabilities in governance support and emergency service management. The contract, valued at £228,000 gross with £190,000 outlined in specific commitments, indicates a steady demand for business expertise in auditing, driving extended benefits for businesses with a strong focus on institutional audits and consultancy. Enterprises operating within or seeking to venture into the public service domain could find strategic avenues through such procurements, leveraging their technical proficiency amidst complex governmental operations.

## Notice

Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) is an Emergency Public Service that covers Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Our Headquarters is currently situated in the Police & Fire Headquarters, Portishead. AF&RS have 27 sites in total. There is a mixture of wholetime (24/7 crewed), day-crewed and on-call fire stations, administrative centres & Fire Service Control. AF&RS are looking to procure a provision of internal audit services to support the effective management and governance of functions of The Authority. AF&RS current estimated annual requirement is approximately 80 working days.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028461-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | £420,000 |
| Awards value | £19,000 |
| Contracts value | £190,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AVON FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | PORTISHEAD |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS20 8JJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Portishead West |
| Westminster constituency | North Somerset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SWAP INTERNAL AUDIT; SWAP INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES (TRADING NAME OF SOUTH WEST AUDIT PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 12:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028461-2026
- 3 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079300-2025
- 30 Sep 2025 at 07:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060712-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028461-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079300-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060712-2025
  30th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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