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Further Competition Under Insurance Placement DPS 1198 for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and their appointed Insurance Broker - Marsh Limited

YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION

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17 Dec 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Further Competition Under Insurance Placement DPS 1198" has been concluded, awarding a contract valued at GBP 1,114,005. Initiated by Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, located at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury, England, the contract pertains to financial and insurance services. The procurement was conducted under a restricted procedure and was aimed at selecting a suitable supplier through a competitive tender. The tender process closed on 10th September 2025, with the subsequent awarding taking place on 12th December 2025. The contract with Avid Insurance Services is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in insurance and financial services to expand their business portfolio and enhance their market presence. The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation acts as a notable buyer within the industry, providing businesses, especially SMEs, with a chance to establish a relationship with a prominent local authority. Companies focusing on financial services and possessing the expertise to fulfil large-scale insurance contracts could find this tender an ideal avenue to leverage growth and secure a substantial, long-term contract.

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Notice Title

Further Competition Under Insurance Placement DPS 1198 for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and their appointed Insurance Broker - Marsh Limited

Notice Description

Further Competition Under Insurance Placement DPS 1198 for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and their appointed Insurance Broker - Marsh Limited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba90738f-5dbb-4d9e-be4d-56fddf989a03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/817040c4-5233-49c8-b9d1-5232808a42ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,114,005 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,114,005 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVID INSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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