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General Insurance Advice

HOME OFFICE

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27 Mar 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Home Office for a contract titled "General Insurance Advice" has reached the award stage. This tender is classified under the insurance services industry, specifically focusing on insurance consultancy. It is geographically focused in London, with postal code E20 1JN, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the closure of the tender period on 2nd March 2026 and the commencement of the contract on 16th March 2026, with a duration until 16th March 2028. The contract, valued at £20,000, was awarded to Willis LTD on 27th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale businesses with expertise in providing insurance consultancy services to engage with a significant governmental department, the Home Office. Given the nature of the services required, firms with a strong background in insurance advice and consultancy would find this an ideal opportunity. The procurement does not target SMEs or VCSEs, making it better suited for larger organisations capable of handling comprehensive contractual demands associated with government frameworks.

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Notice Title

General Insurance Advice

Notice Description

Providing insurance advice for procurements and negotiations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dcebe828-4f64-4ffa-aa1d-44f845ba6bfa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90129a78-f88a-4c12-a17d-0eed0da6aa45
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66519310 - Insurance consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2028 2-3 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLIS

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