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Published 23 Mar 2026, 11:20 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

NFCC Internal Audit Service

Official notice

Authority: National Fire Chiefs Council (Central government)·On behalf of: Bluelight Commercial Ltd

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow threshold
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Published estimate£75,000≈ £25k / year · £90,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 24 Apr 2026
Contract term 3 yrsends 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensions · starts 1 May 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement 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.

CPV: Internal audit services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 3 yrsPublished value£75,000
Contract period: 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensionsValue: £75,000 exc. VAT · £90,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: 2 x 12 months

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: As detailed in instruction to tenders document

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
23 Mar 2026, 11:20 GMT
Last source update
23 Mar 2026, 11:20 GMT
Authority reference
BLC0320
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-026161
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Internal audit services
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06712a Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Submission deadline
24 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

23 Mar 2026 → 1 May 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Tender notice published218 days ago
    23 Mar 2026, 11:20 GMT
  2. Submission deadline186 days ago
    24 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Contract starts180 days ago
    1 May 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    23 Mar 2026, 11:20 GMT
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

National Fire Chiefs Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PHPW-1632-ZQGZ 71-75 Shelton Street, London, London, WC2H 9JQContact email

Other public bodies

  • Bluelight Commercial LtdProcess contact pointProcuring entityProcurement supportGB-PPON: PHNR-1637-NVGV London, LondonContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender