NFCC Procurement Hub
Working collaboratively with fire services to deliver value to the public purse
The National Fire Chiefs Council Procurement Hub focuses on the £518m spending per year on goods and services from third party suppliers across fire and rescue services, ensuring essential innovation and quality is delivered in the most commercially viable and sustainable way, protecting the front line.
In 2024, the Procurement Hub transitioned to BlueLight Commercial to form a strong, unified team focused on the operational resources available to front-line services.
The Procurement Hub consists of six Category Leads across Fleet, FM & Construction, ICT, Ops Equipment, PPE & Clothing and Professional Services who are supported by Category Sponsors. The Category Sponsors are from various fire services and are Subject Matter Experts within their assigned category area.
NFCC Commercial Transformation
Mission
To support the goals and diversity of the Fire and Rescue Service through the delivery of transparent and inclusive collaborative opportunities that provide optimum value to end users and the public purse.
3 key principles
1. Standardised requirements developing agreed standard specifications that are operationally driven rather than procurement-led.
2. Aggregated volumes across Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) that bring larger volumes to market typically get better deals. Where possible, i.e. non-fire specific goods and services, consider the wider purchasing power of other public sector organisations.
3. Collaboratively managed contracts and suppliers joined-up strategic engagement, supplier performance and contract management.
NFCC Fire Standards Board
The role of the Fire Standards Board is to oversee the identification, organisation, development and maintenance of Fire Standards for fire and rescue services in England, to support the continuous reform agenda, and to increase the professionalism of services for the communities and the public served by them.
The standards cover a number of topics, not just procurement and commercial, and the full list can be found on the Fire Standards Board website.
Commercial Categories
Below you will find some of the areas we can assist with, many of which link to additional information. If you can’t find what you need, or would like to speak to us, please email our Fire team.
Fleet & Vehicles
General Emergency Services
BlueLight Commercial frameworks can be used across emergency services where relevant. Click here to view the main fleet page or visit the following categories:
- Vehicles - Cars and Commercial Vehicles
- Rigid Hulled Boats
- Disposal
- Tyres
- Oils and Lubricants
- Fuel Cards
- Windscreens
- Telematics
PPE & Clothing
Operational Equipment
Professional Services
ICT Services
FM & Construction
Procurement Act 2023 & Blue Light Services
For details of how BlueLight Commercial is supporting police and fire with the implementation of the Act, along with useful resources and signposting, see our Procurement Act page.
