We are committed to financial transparency and accountability. Below, you’ll find key financial reports, procurement details, and governance documents.
We publish the latest versions covering at least the last two years, with older records available on request.
Our Medium Term Financial Strategy and Efficiency Plan are key to delivering value for money over the next few years.
Find out more about our Publication Scheme on our Information We Publish page.
Statement of Accounts
The Statement of Accounts is published annually in accordance with audit regulations. The deadline for publication is 31 May for draft accounts and 31 July for final audited accounts.
Annual Governance Statement
This report confirms that our business is carried out legally and to proper standards, and that public money is safeguarded, properly accounted for, and used efficiently.
Latest Statement
Previous Year
Narrative Statement
Required under the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, this document explains our financial position and helps interpret financial statements. It includes:
- An overview of key factors influencing our income, expenditure, and cash flow
- Details of our financial needs and available resources
- Analysis of our development and performance over the financial year
- Both financial and non-financial performance indicators
Latest Statement
Previous Years
Revenue Budget and Capital Programme
The revenue and capital budgets are approved annually by the Fire Authority. See our Governance page for more.
Special Services Charges
We charge for special services provided to external organisations, individuals and companies in line with our scale of charges.
Contracts and Payments
Contract register
The TWFRS Contract Register is updated on a quarterly basis. View our latest document:
Contract Register January 2025
Payment registers
The data displayed within the below documents comes from a range of internal systems, including SAP and our contracts register.
Under the Local Government Transparency Code 2015, we’re required to publish registers on certain transactions:
Supplier Payments over £500
Earlier records are available on request. Email procurement@twfire.gov.uk for more information.
Procurement Card Transactions
TWFRS Procurement Card Spend 29.12.2023 – 28.12.2024
Earlier records are available on request. Email procurement@twfire.gov.uk for more information.
Procurement Projects above £5,000
Procurement Project Above £5000 01.01.2024 – 31.12.2024
Earlier records are available on request. Email procurement@twfire.gov.uk for more information.
Payment of Invoice within 30 days
This table shows how TWFRS has performed in paying its suppliers in line with guidance under the Public Contract Regulations.
| Financial Year | Valid and undisputed invoices paid within 30 days | Amount of interest paid to suppliers due to a breach of the requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 95.00% | N/A |
| 2022/23 | 94.51% | N/A |
| 2021/22 | 95.00% | N/A |
| 2020/21 | 94.56% | N/A |
Sell to Us
If you are a business or an organisation who wishes to provide TWFRS with a particular service, then please read over the relevant details.
Procurement Policy
Our Procurement Policy outlines our strategic approach to achieving value for money through effective procurement of goods and services.
We ensure all procurement activities are in line with the service’s standing orders and financial instructions, UK Public Contract Regulations and procurement best practice.
We have achieved CIPS Corporate Ethical Procurement and Supply status, a statement of our commitment to ethical sourcing and supplier management.
Our equality and diversity principles shape our procurement decisions, extending our commitment through the supply chain, with the Equality and Diversity Procurement Policy guiding procurers and tracking achievements.
Terms and Conditions
We proactively work to remove any barriers that prevent suppliers bidding for opportunities. We strive to ensure our procurement processes are open, transparent, proportionate, inclusive and as simple as possible to follow.
We have worked with North-East local authorities to standardise our terms and conditions:
Procurement Thresholds
As a public sector organisation, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) has to adhere to both its own Standing Orders and Financial Regulations and procurement legislation. The procurement procedures we follow depend on the expected value of the purchase:
- Up to £10,000 (transactional)
- Between £10,000 and £49,999 (low value)
- Between £50,000 and £241,903.99 (medium value)
- Over £241,903.99 (high value)
Although the current thresholds are not flexible, the values are amended over time. Tenders will be advertised within Find a Tender, on our website, Bluelight e-tendering system and Contracts Finder.
Sell to TWFRS
We encourage competition and welcome bids from new and established suppliers.
Contracts must be awarded on the basis of obtaining best value for money. We encourage participation from all suppliers, including local small and medium enterprises.
We’ve developed a guide for suppliers and contractors who are interested in bidding for our contracts:
How to do business with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
We manage our procurement activity through an electronic tendering system. This is a free of charge procurement portal that allows companies to register their interest in categories that align with their business. They will then receive alerts when opportunities are available.
Disclaimer:
We are continuously working to make our information accessible to everyone. However, some documents may not be fully accessible. If you need them in an alternative format, please contact us at 0191 444 1500 or email our Inclusion Team For more details, see our Accessibility Statement.
