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title: "Insurance Consultancy & Renewal Support Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069531"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED"
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# Insurance Consultancy & Renewal Support Agreement

Buyer: PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069531

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## Summary

Platform Housing Limited, a sub-central government public authority, has concluded its procurement process for an Insurance Consultancy & Renewal Support Agreement. The contract, awarded to Gibbs Laidler Consulting LLP, spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The procurement involved a direct method below the threshold without competition, focusing on independent consultancy services to aid in insurance programme renewal and management. The service is vital for insurance risk and value-for-money assurance, taking place across the United Kingdom and classified under insurance consultancy services. The contract was signed on 31 March 2026 and carries an annual fixed fee structure intended to control costs and ensure transparency over the three-year period, with a total value of £123,600 including VAT.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance consultancy, particularly those adept in employing market intelligence to influence insurer negotiations favourably. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in risk assessment, strategic advisory for organisational changes, and procurement support may find this contract particularly lucrative. The structured annual engagements guarantee stable consultancy revenue, while providing the opportunity to showcase specialist expertise and drive better outcomes for public authorities like Platform Housing Limited. The agreement's focus on comprehensive support and value-for-money principles can be particularly advantageous for consultancies seeking to solidify their reputation within the insurance advisory sector.

## Notice

Independent Insurance Advisory & Support Services Agreement (2026-2029) covers the provision of specialist, independent consultancy services to support the organisation's insurance programme, renewal activities, market engagement, and overall risk and value-for-money assurance. Under this contract, the appointed consultant will provide comprehensive annual support, including the independent review of the organisation's insurance arrangements, identification of risk exposures, and assessment of the adequacy and competitiveness of existing policies. The service includes direct assistance with annual insurance renewal negotiations, offering an impartial second opinion on all insurance-related matters and applying market pressure to insurers to ensure optimal pricing, service quality, flexibility, and value. The contract also provides access to the consultant's wider market intelligence, sector knowledge, and specialist expertise. This includes advisory support for emerging risks, new activities, organisational changes, and strategic developments such as mergers or acquisitions that may affect insurance requirements. As part of the annual fee, future tender management and procurement support will be provided at no additional cost, ensuring continued alignment with best value for money (VFM) principles. The contract is structured over a three-year period with fixed annual fees designed to control costs and ensure transparency: 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027: PS30,000 + VAT 1 April 2027 - 31 March 2028: PS35,000 + VAT 1 April 2028 - 31 March 2029: PS38,000 + VAT This agreement ensures continuity, market independence, robust oversight of insurance arrangements, and ongoing access to expert advice, delivering long-term value and strengthened risk management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042770-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £123,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B37 7YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | Bickenhill |
| Westminster constituency | Meriden and Solihull East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66519310 - Insurance consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 May 2026 at 19:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042770-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042770-2026
  10th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15953

## Notice URLs

- https://cglcoperis.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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