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GB-St. Helens: Contract Award Notice - Independent Insurance Consulting Support

TORUS GROUP

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05 May 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GB-St. Helens: Contract Award Notice - Independent Insurance Consulting Support" was conducted by Torus Group, a UK-based organisation located in St. Helens. This contract, focusing on insurance consultancy services, falls under the services category, with specific attention to the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contracting process reached the award stage, with an award date of 24th November 2025 and public announcement on 5th May 2026. The contract period is set from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026, with a total value of £30,000. Notably, the procurement method details were not specified in the document.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities particularly for enterprises engaged in insurance consulting. Although the tender process is now complete, similar contracts may be suitable for firms of varying sizes capable of offering professional consultancy services, especially those looking to expand their client base within the UK. While the project was not explicitly oriented towards SMEs or VCSEs, established consulting firms like GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLP, who were awarded the contract, can find opportunities in similar future tenders in the field. Engaging in such procurement can enhance a business’s portfolio, credibility, and financial revenues in the consultancy domain.

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Notice Title

GB-St. Helens: Contract Award Notice - Independent Insurance Consulting Support

Notice Description

Independent Insurance Consulting Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9dfc5f5b-6c7d-4ca1-b3ba-ef6435b0a551
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25d68292-5ef6-4d10-8c5c-863a25870b07
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66519310 - Insurance consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORUS GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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