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title: "Further Competition Under Insurance Placement DPS 1198 for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and their appointed Insurance Broker - Marsh Limited"
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# Further Competition Under Insurance Placement DPS 1198 for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and their appointed Insurance Broker - Marsh Limited

Buyer: YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba90738f-5dbb-4d9e-be4d-56fddf989a03

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Further Competition Under Insurance Placement DPS 1198" has been concluded, awarding a contract valued at GBP 1,114,005. Initiated by Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, located at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury, England, the contract pertains to financial and insurance services. The procurement was conducted under a restricted procedure and was aimed at selecting a suitable supplier through a competitive tender. The tender process closed on 10th September 2025, with the subsequent awarding taking place on 12th December 2025. The contract with Avid Insurance Services is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in insurance and financial services to expand their business portfolio and enhance their market presence. The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation acts as a notable buyer within the industry, providing businesses, especially SMEs, with a chance to establish a relationship with a prominent local authority. Companies focusing on financial services and possessing the expertise to fulfil large-scale insurance contracts could find this tender an ideal avenue to leverage growth and secure a substantial, long-term contract.

## Notice

Further Competition Under Insurance Placement DPS 1198 for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and their appointed Insurance Broker - Marsh Limited

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/817040c4-5233-49c8-b9d1-5232808a42ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,114,005 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,114,005 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVID INSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/817040c4-5233-49c8-b9d1-5232808a42ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/817040c4-5233-49c8-b9d1-5232808a42ec
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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