Planning

Places for People Group Insurance

PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

12 May 2026 at 15:55

Planning

08 May 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Places for People Group Limited is seeking a provider or broker to manage its insurance policies, with the process currently in the planning stage. The contract is set within the financial and insurance services industry and encompasses a large scope with a gross value of £105 million. The project location is in the United Kingdom, managed by Gibbs Laidler Consulting LLP as the procuring entity. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 12th May 2026, and a "meet the buyer" event is scheduled for 21st May 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude by 30th March 2032, with a competitive flexible procedure set to guide the procurement process. Further communication and notices are anticipated from September 2026, offering several upcoming engagement opportunities.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the insurance or financial services sectors, particularly those with experience in managing comprehensive insurance portfolios for large organisations. Small to medium-sized enterprises with robust regional service delivery capabilities may find this contract particularly appealing, especially those able to address the diverse range of insurance services required, from legal and all-risk to professional liability and motor vehicle coverage. As the contract value is significant, it may foster business growth, enhanced industry reputation, and long-term business relationships with a prominent public authority. Participating in the early engagement phases could provide a strategic advantage in aligning services with buyer expectations.

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Notice Title

Places for People Group Insurance

Notice Description

Places for People Group Limited seeks to appoint a provider (or providers) or broker to manage the insurance policies for Places for People.

Planning Information

A meet the buyer event will take place on the 21st May 2026 for Group Insurance. For more details, please contact Gibbslaidler (nathan.hoskins@gibbslaidler.co.uk).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0694fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043631-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED
Additional Buyers

GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLP

GIBBSLAIDLER

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1X 8QR
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Further Information

Notice Documents

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