Award

Insurance Broker and Advisor

KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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13 Mar 2026 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Fire and Rescue Service has completed the award of a contract for insurance brokerage and advisory services, titled "Insurance Broker and Advisor," in the services category, specifically insurance services. This contract has been granted to ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER (UK) LIMITED through a direct award methodology using the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6323, under lot 1 - Brokerage and Related Services. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and expire on 31st March 2029, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement process was a limited procedure, specifically executed without the prior publication of a call for competition, and falls outside the directive's scope according to TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL classifications. Kent Fire and Rescue Service, a regional authority dedicated to public order and safety, is located in Maidstone, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance brokerage and advisory services, particularly those with experience in large-scale projects and framework agreements. Companies like ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER (UK) LIMITED, a large-scale supplier located in London, UK, are well-positioned to leverage such contracts for growth and expansion within the public sector. The direct award procurement method and framework utilisation simplify the process, facilitating smooth collaboration between regional authorities and established insurance providers. This procurement route can be especially beneficial for businesses seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in the public safety and insurance sectors within the UK.

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Notice Title

Insurance Broker and Advisor

Notice Description

Kent Fire and Rescue Service have awarded a contract for the services of Insurance brokerage and advisory services to Arthur J Gallaghers (UK) Limited. This contract was direct award via the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6323 Insurance & Related Services 4 under lot 1 - Brokerage and Related Services. This contract commences on the 1st April 2026 with an expiry of the 31st March 2029. This contract has the option to be extend for an additional 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent Fire and Rescue Service have awarded a contract for the services of Insurance brokerage and advisory services to Arthur J Gallaghers (UK) Limited. This contract was direct award via the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6323 Insurance & Related Services 4 under lot 1 - Brokerage and Related Services. This contract commences on the 1st April 2026 with an expiry of the 31st March 2029. This contract has the option to be extend for an additional 12 months.

Procurement Information

This contract was direct award via the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6323 Insurance & Related Services 4 under lot 1 - Brokerage and Related Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066918
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022644-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER (UK

Further Information

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