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title: "NFCC Internal Audit Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06712a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# NFCC Internal Audit Service

Buyer: NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06712a

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026161-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2H 9JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 11:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026161-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026161-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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