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Specialist Insurance Consultancy

VIVID HOUSING LTD

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15 Jul 2026 at 08:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by VIVID Housing Ltd, located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, involved securing specialist insurance consultancy services for their social housing insurance programme. The title of the contract, "Specialist Insurance Consultancy," falls under the industry category of services, specifically insurance consultancy services as classified by the CPV code 66519310. The procurement method utilised was direct, with the process being conducted below the threshold without competition, thus expediting the award. The award status is complete, with the contract period starting on the 15th of July 2026 and concluding on the 30th of June 2029. This indicative procurement was wrapped up with the award notice published on the 15th of July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses providing specialist insurance consulting services. It has been awarded to GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) operating in the UK, with established expertise in the sector. Companies that specialise in niche insurance solutions, particularly those with a focus on social housing, could find such opportunities beneficial as they provide a platform for expanding service portfolios and enhancing market reach. As this contract was awarded without competition, businesses looking to enter this market may consider fostering strong direct relationships with entities like VIVID Housing Ltd to explore future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Insurance Consultancy

Notice Description

Specialist independent advice, support and solutions in relation to our social housing insurance programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066550-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66519310 - Insurance consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIVID HOUSING LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8HB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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