Financial and insurance services. The Authorities taking part in this project wish to appoint an advisor who can advise on or provide the following:

1. Access to the wider insurance market including Lloyds.

2. Innovative, alternative solutions to cover requirements.

3. Experience and knowledge of public sector and/or the private commercial sector.

4. Experience of working with large value tenders.

5. Experience and knowledge of consortium insurance purchasing.

6. Ability to generate interest in cover offered, demonstrating presentational and marketing ideas and skills.

7. In depth market, insurance and risk management knowledge.

8. Ability to offer both general and specific insurance advice

In addition to Essex Fire Authority, the consortium members are:

Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Authority.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire and Rescue Authority.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Authority.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority.

Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Authority.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Authority.