We are committed to financial transparency and accountability. We publish the latest versions covering at least the last two years, with older records available on request.
Our Medium Term Budget Planning Framework and Efficiency Plan are key to delivering value for money over the next few years.
Statement of Accounts
The Statement of Accounts is published annually in line with audit regulations. In addition to the Financial Statements, it contains a Narrative Statement which outlines our financial position, performance, and key factors affecting income, spending, and resources. It also includes our Annual Governance Statement, an accompanying document which confirms we operate legally, uphold proper standards, and manage public money responsibly.
Statement of Accounts 2025-26
Statement of Accounts 2025-26, subject to audit
Inspection Notice 2025-26
Statement of Accounts 2024-25
Audited Statement of Accounts 2024-25
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.
National Fraud Initiative
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is required by law to protect the public funds it administers. It may share information provided to it with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds in order to prevent and detect fraud.
The National Fraud Initiative (NFI) is the responsibility of the Cabinet Office, it is a data matching exercise that runs every two years and is designed to help participating bodies identify possible cases of fraud and detect and correct any consequential under or overpayments from the public purse.
Data matching involves comparing computer records held by one body against other computer records held by the same or another body. This is usually personal information. Computerised data matching allows potentially fraudulent claims and payments to be identified. Where a match is found it indicates that there is an inconsistency which requires further investigation.
No assumption can be made as to whether there is fraud, error or other explanation until an investigation is carried out.
The Cabinet Office requires us to participate in the NFI exercise and the use of the data is carried out with statutory authority under its powers in Part 2A of the Audit Commission Act 1998. It does not require the consent of the individuals concerned under the Data Protection Act 1998.
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For information, data matching by the Cabinet Office is subject to a Code of Data Matching Practice and this can be found at Code of Data Matching Practice for the National Fraud Initiative – GOV.UK
Further information relating to the NFI exercise, including the Cabinet Office’s legal powers and reasons why it matches particular information, can be obtained from the Gov.uk website National Fraud Initiative – GOV.UK
Please also refer to their Fair Processing Notice Full text webpage at Code of Data Matching Practice for the National Fraud Initiative – GOV.UK
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please e-mail the Finance Office at Finance@twfire.gov.uk or, if you prefer, telephone on 0191 444 1500 and ask to speak with the Finance department.
The Service participates in the provision of data under the Initiative every two years. All interested parties are contacted prior to the information being release although consent of the individuals concerned is not required under the Data Protection Act 1998.
Notice is given to:
Unions (by letter): FBU, Unison, GMB & APFO
All Staff Fair Processing Notice Level 2 via bulletin, email & website
Retired Members (by letter)
Fair Processing Notice – Level 1 – on job application forms / statement of particulars.
Contracts and Payments
Contract register
The TWFRS Contract Register is updated on a quarterly basis. View our latest document:
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 – 24.06.2025 – 25.06.2026
Earlier records are available on request. Email procurement@twfire.gov.uk for more information.
Procurement Projects above £5,000
Procurement Project Above £5000 (01.07.2025 – 30.06.2026)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 95.56% | N/A |
| 2024/25 | 94.95% | N/A |
| 2023/24 | 95.00% | N/A |
| 2022/23 | 94.51% | N/A |
| 2021/22 | 95.00% | 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 Strategy
Our Procurement Strategy 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 & £207,720 (medium value)
- Over £207,720 (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.
