Scope
Reference
SC/CORP/LCC/25/325
Description
The Authority is seeking to procure an insurance policy for Lancashire Renewables - Combined Liability Insurance
Lancashire Renewables operate a number of waste treatment facilities across Lancashire. This procurement is focused on sites at Farington Waste Recovery Park and Thornton Waste Recovery Park, alongside its waste haulage services
The workforce across the two facilities is now 262, including staff linked to the waste haulage services and both sites continue to be protected by sprinkler systems, alongside other means of fire detection and suppression technologies.
Please see the tender documents for further information regarding the requirements.
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial contract period will be two years, after such time the Authority may extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Lancashire County Council has the option to extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66516000 - Liability insurance services
Contract locations
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Financial strength rating
Insurances
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and to ensure the protection of the rights of data subjects.
Relevant experience and contract examples.
Please see the tender documents for further information relating to conditions of participation.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 February 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
17 February 2026, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site: www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/
Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high-level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. Tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period.
Please see www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ for further information.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 December 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 50% |
| Compliance with Insurance Policy requirements | Quality | 20% |
| Service Delivery | Quality | 15% |
| Claims Handling | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Lancashire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBJ-2179-TNXM
PO Box 100, County Hall
Preston
PR1 0LD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: Evaluation and ongoing contract management support for the contract deliverables in line with the specification and insurance requirements of the future agreement.
- Companies House: SC108909
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDT-7565-GDLD
Spectrum Building, 7th Floor, 55 Blythswood Street
Glasgow
G2 7AT
United Kingdom
Email: tenders_publicsector@ajg.com
Website: http://www.ajg.com/uk
Region: UKM82 - Glasgow City