Insight Direct (UK) Ltd: public contracts won without a rival in United Kingdom: 152 uncontested awards; 8% of its awards; 144 without a competition; 8 single bid.
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Insight Direct (UK) Ltd won 152 of its 1,898 public contract awards in United Kingdom without a rival from 2015-04-28 to 2026-10-13: 144 without a competition and 8 after a competition that drew a single bid. 79 buyers awarded it without a rival, the largest Liverpool City Council with 13.
An award is uncontested when the buyer had no rival offer to weigh: it was made without a competition (direct award, negotiated procedure without a call for tenders, sole-source or advance-notice contract), or a competition was held and only one bid arrived. Every count below is built award by award from the official notices. Awards to individuals are not included.
Liverpool City Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 38 awards: 13 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-01-25, latest 2026-08-11.
GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 32 awards: 12 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-10-18, latest 2026-02-02.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 11 awards: 9 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-04-15, latest 2026-07-30.
Bromsgrove District Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 8 awards: 7 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-06-01, latest 2026-06-17.
NEL Commissioning Support Unit gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 18 awards: 6 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-03-22, latest 2022-04-04.
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 7 awards: 6 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-06-04, latest 2026-09-16.
Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 4 awards: 4 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-11-17, latest 2026-10-01.
Derbyshire County Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 9 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2016-06-02, latest 2026-10-13.
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 11 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-03-21, latest 2026-01-26.
Northumbria Police gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 4 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-03-27, latest 2024-10-09.
The North Yorkshire Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 3 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-09-29, latest 2025-11-27.
University of the West of England gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 9 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-12-06, latest 2026-01-20.
THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 14 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-06-29, latest 2025-07-23.
North Yorkshire County Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-12-08, latest 2021-10-27.
Yorkshire and Humber Police Procurement (Y&HPP) gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 4 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2019-09-03, latest 2024-07-31.
Redditch Borough Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 3 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-06-01, latest 2026-06-17.
Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-09-05, latest 2026-05-18.
Devon County Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 4 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-12-18, latest 2024-10-29.
Public Health England gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 10 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2015-04-28, latest 2021-09-27.
Defra Network eTendering Portal gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 8 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-08-24, latest 2023-01-27.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-03-30, latest 2026-08-10.
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 5 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-03-22, latest 2025-08-18.
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 4 awards: 1 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-08-26, latest 2026-08-20.
UK Research and Innovation gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 4 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-12-17, latest 2026-02-23.
Nhs Blood and Transplant gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 6 awards: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-12-10, latest 2026-08-19.
The National Lottery Community Fund gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-05-29, latest 2023-05-29.
Bournemouth Borough Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-11-27, latest 2018-11-27.
YORK TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 6 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2016-04-05, latest 2023-08-25.
Uk Intellectual Property Office gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-09-06, latest 2017-09-06.
NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 38 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-01-24, latest 2026-07-20.
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-01-14, latest 2024-01-14.
NHS South West - Acutes gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-02-01, latest 2023-03-13.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-07-03, latest 2026-07-03.
RUGBY BOROUGH COUNCIL gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-11-15, latest 2024-11-15.
Luton Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-09-14, latest 2026-07-09.
Mid Devon District Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-08-31, latest 2026-08-31.
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2018-06-29, latest 2020-08-07.
Nottingham City Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 8 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2019-10-27, latest 2025-10-01.
Partners Procurement Service gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-11-19, latest 2019-03-24.
UK DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-10-01, latest 2021-12-06.
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 5 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-03-01, latest 2025-05-01.
The Defence Medical Services gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-01-20, latest 2021-01-20.
Bath and North East Somerset Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-09-27, latest 2021-09-27.
Newcastle City Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-07-11, latest 2026-01-30.
DVSA - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-06-16, latest 2023-04-05.
Bromsgrove District Councils gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-08-12, latest 2026-08-12.
Department for Work and Pensions gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 8 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2015-08-05, latest 2023-11-22.
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 12 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-01-05, latest 2026-01-13.
Leicestershire County Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 7 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2016-01-08, latest 2025-01-30.
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 5 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-01-28, latest 2025-06-16.
HER MAJESTYS LAND REGISTRY gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 5 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-07-19, latest 2018-05-10.
Leeds City Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2019-01-11, latest 2019-06-17.
DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-21, latest 2025-03-21.
Cheshire East Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 6 awards: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2020-11-23, latest 2026-08-13.
Dacorum Borough Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-04-08, latest 2026-04-08.
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-02-15, latest 2024-02-15.
ECL The Care & Wellbeing Company gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-11-19, latest 2025-11-19.
GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-08-05, latest 2025-08-05.
Herefordshire Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-06-12, latest 2025-06-24.
London Borough of Bexley gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-05-20, latest 2026-05-20.
London Borough of Havering gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-07-30, latest 2026-07-30.
Middlesbrough Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-05-21, latest 2025-05-21.
NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-06-08, latest 2026-06-08.
Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-03-17, latest 2022-03-17.
North Ayrshire Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-10-07, latest 2024-10-07.
Nuclear Restoration Services Limited gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-04-28, latest 2025-04-28.
Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-12-19, latest 2025-12-19.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-19, latest 2026-01-19.
Post Office Limited gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 5 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-04-26, latest 2026-07-28.
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-04-25, latest 2025-04-25.
Scottish Children's Reporter Administration gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-02-24, latest 2021-02-24.
South Ayrshire Council gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-11-29, latest 2022-11-29.
South Yorkshire Police gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 4 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-08-28, latest 2025-08-31.
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 2 awards: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-03-22, latest 2025-03-17.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2023-08-17, latest 2023-08-17.
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-23, latest 2026-01-23.
University of Exeter gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-08-26, latest 2026-08-26.
West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-05-01, latest 2026-05-01.
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust gave Insight Direct (UK) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-02-04, latest 2026-02-04.
| Date | Buyer | How | Stated reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham 092831-2026-ICT 333-1 | No competition | — |
| 2026-09-16 | The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside 087753-2026-1 | No competition | — |
| 2026-08-31 | Mid Devon District Council ocds-b5fd17-e2a83371-a5a3-4d14-b659-c234d2b985b5-1 | No competition Direct award | — |
| 2026-08-26 | University of Exeter 1 | No competition Below threshold - without competition | — |
| 2026-08-20 | NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) 028923-2024-1-1 | Single bid Restricted procedure | — |
| 2026-08-19 | NHS Blood and Transplant 1 | Single bid Open procedure | — |
Every uncontested award in United Kingdom · All countries
Source: Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder, Cabinet Office, in the Open Contracting Data Standard (data.open-contracting.org), Open Government Licence v3.0; an award is counted once where both services publish it. Awards are matched to their buyer and supplier as published. Values in these notices often state a framework ceiling rather than a contract amount, so awards are counted, not summed. Updated 17 October 2026.