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11 Jun 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council has recently completed a procurement process for contract AC2309, titled "Employer Liability Insurance." The main purpose of this contract is to provide a comprehensive Employers’ Liability Insurance package for individuals receiving Direct Payments who employ Personal Assistants. This contract falls under the financial and insurance services industry category and is being fulfilled within the UK, specifically covering the region of Trowbridge. The procurement method was limited, aimed at a below threshold limited competition, yielding a successful award to MARK BATES LIMITED as the supplier. The contracting process was finalised, and the contract commenced on 1st June 2026, with a potential extension of up to one year past its end date of 31st May 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial and insurance services, particularly those capable of delivering tailored insurance solutions to meet legal employer obligations. SMEs with expertise in comprehensive insurance packages could find robust growth potential in contracts like these, offering specialised services to sub-central government entities like Wiltshire Council. Such contracts not only provide financial rewards but also open doors to establishing ongoing relationships with public authorities and expanding their portfolio within the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

AC2309 Employer Liability Insurance

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council requires a commissioned provider will deliver a comprehensive Employers' Liability Insurance package for individuals in receipt of Direct Payments who employ Personal Assistants (PAs). The insurance must support customers in meeting their legal obligations as employers and provide robust protection against employment-related risks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055206-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,480 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARK BATES

Further Information

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