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14 Jul 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the provision of insurance brokerage services has been completed for the buying organisation DFT Operator Limited. The contract, valued at £1,400,000, was awarded to Willis Limited through a direct award procedure from the YPO 1160 Framework Agreement. This process falls under the services category with a focus on insurance brokerage and covers regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement method was 'limited', indicating the absence of a prior call for competition due to its compliance with a specific directive, with the contract being signed on 7th July 2026 and its status remains active.

This tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in insurance brokerage services, as it provides a significant opportunity through a substantial contract value. Large-scale firms, particularly those with robust compliance capabilities and experience with public law bodies, are well-suited to compete in similar opportunities, considering the nature of this procurement method. The contract's implementation across numerous regions also suggests potential for businesses looking to expand geographically within the UK. Having been awarded to a large firm, like Willis Limited, other large-scale firms may find similar opportunities attractive for their experience and capabilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Insurance Brokerage Services

Notice Description

The provision of insurance brokerage services for DFT Operator Limited and Subsidiaries.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DfT Operator Limited ("DFTO") has placed this contract via a compliant direct award from the YPO 1160 Framework Agreement.

Procurement Information

This contract has been placed in compliance with the direct award procedure via the YPO 1160 Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065947-2026
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

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks 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
DFT OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLIS

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