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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority · Police and fire

In brief

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority has announced plans to buy financial services and healthcare work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £160,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 12 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is inviting expressions of interest for an upcoming tender for Health cover Services. As the fourth-largest Fire and Rescue Service in the UK, WYFRS serves over 2.2 million people across 800 square miles, providing emergency coverage 24 hours a day, every day of the year. WYFRS employees approx. 1500 staff. At this time, WYFRS is looking to assess the market's interest and its appetite to bid for and deliver this upcoming contract. A high-level overview of the key requirements is outlined below, although full details will be provided in the tender opportunity. 1. Cash Plan A healthcare cash plan that enables employees to reclaim the cost…Read the full description
The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is inviting expressions of interest for an upcoming tender for Health cover Services. As the fourth-largest Fire and Rescue Service in the UK, WYFRS serves over 2.2 million people across 800 square miles, providing emergency coverage 24 hours a day, every day of the year. WYFRS employees approx. 1500 staff. At this time, WYFRS is looking to assess the market's interest and its appetite to bid for and deliver this upcoming contract. A high-level overview of the key requirements is outlined below, although full details will be provided in the tender opportunity. 1. Cash Plan A healthcare cash plan that enables employees to reclaim the cost of routine healthcare expenses, including but not limited to: Prescription charges Dental treatment costs Optical expenses, including eye tests and corrective eyewear Specialist consultations and diagnostic services Diagnostic scanning services, including MRI, CT and PET scans In addition, the cash plan should provide access to a range of wellbeing and preventative health benefits, such as: 24/7 GP services Counselling and wellbeing support Cancer risk assessments and screening services Neurodiversity assessment and support services 2. Private Medical Insurance (PMI) A private medical insurance provision that enables employees to access eligible consultations, diagnostics and surgical procedures through accredited private hospitals. This should support timely access to treatment and reduce waiting times for covered medical conditions compared to the NHS. The tender is expected to be issued approximately November 26. The contract term will last a minimum of 3 years, with options to extend for +1 + 1 year periods, bringing the total duration to a maximum of 5 years total. The estimated costs for the full contract term is expected to be between £150,000.00 and £200,000.00. Suppliers interested in participating are invited to email their expression of interest to tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk by 28/09/2026, and if possible, provide the following information: • Main contact name, email, and phone number for follow-up communication. • Any frameworks you are currently associated with or will be in the near future. • Confirmation if you believe that the core requirements can be delivered through your proposed solution. • Confirmation of your ability to bid within the specified time frame and that you have the capacity to deliver the contract over the full term. • A link to a demonstration of your current solution (if applicable) • Feedback on the proposed budget. • Feedback on the proposed contract length e.g. do you deem it as suitable. • Expected invoicing methods. • Any additional comments or feedback based on the information provided. Please note that this request for information (RFI) is not a call for competition. Further details will be made available in the official tender documents upon publication. The tender route is yet to be determined. WYFRS reserve the right to discuss requirements with any supplier beyond this initial notice before any competitive tender process is undertaken. We also recommend that you register with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's E-Procurement system, 'In-tend,' at the following link: In-tend portal. This will ensure that if a competitive tender procedure is undertaken, you will already have access to the documentation once live.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 086771-2026

About the buyer

  1. Motor Fleet Insurance Renewal

    James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestFinancial services and insurance

    Open8 days left

    £21kestimated
  2. ESNEFT 3197 Charitable Funds Investment

    East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestFinancial services and insurance

    Open10 days leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £278kestimated
  3. Treasury Advisor Services

    Yorkshire Housing LimitedYorkshire and the HumberFinancial services and insurance

    Open14 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £45kestimated
  4. The Provision of Firefighter Pension and Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services

    Cleveland Fire AuthorityNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestFinancial services and insurance

    Open33 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £500kestimated

From notice 086771-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.