AwardedAwarded 1 April 2026
OPG Deputyship and Guardianship Surety Bonds
Ministry of Justice · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Justice awarded financial services work to Marsh Limited on 1 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £16,488,311 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 6 years, starting 29 July 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The Authority has concluded a tender to procure the provision of a service for surety bonds, for both deputy and guardianship bonds. The Surety Bonds requirement exists to safeguard individuals for whom a Deputy or Guardian has been appointed.
In most cases, the Court of Protection requires Deputies or Guardians to provide a form of ‘security’ – a safeguard designed to protect the financial interests of individuals who lack capacity or who are missing. This security is typically provided in the form of a Surety Bond, which is guaranteed by an insurance company and remains standard practice under current legal arrangements.
The requirement is for a sole supplier to deliver the Surety Bonds for Deputies and Guadian’s consisting of:
Responsible and accountable for the end-to-end provision, administration and management of all Surety Bonds Compliant with statutory obligations .
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Marsh Limited 4 bids received | £1,648,831 | Awarded 1 April 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 061629-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 066843-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 031074-2026
About the buyer
Ministry of JusticeLast 12 months
Procurements
248Awards
181Suppliers it has used most for financial services
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- Marsh Limited1 contract
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From notice 061629-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 2 October 2025, last updated 2 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.