Scope
Description
Provision of Insurances for Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC). ANDBC have appointed Brown and Brown Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd to undertake the procurement of Insurances for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.
Total value (estimated)
- £544,252.24 excluding VAT
- £544,252.24 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66510000 - Insurance services
Contract locations
- UKN09 - Ards and North Down
Lot 1. Employers and Public Liability
Description
Provision of Employers and Public Liability Insurance
Lot value (estimated)
- £524,265 excluding VAT
- £524,265 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Crime
Description
Provision of Crime Insurance
Lot value (estimated)
- £11,165 excluding VAT
- £11,165 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Legal Expenses - Councillors Code of Conduct
Description
Provision of Legal Expenses - Councillors Code of Conduct Insurance
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,880 excluding VAT
- £1,880 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Museum, Fine Art and Exhibitions
Description
Provision of Museum, Fine Art and Exhibitions Insurance
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,176.61 excluding VAT
- £6,176.61 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Drone
Description
Provision of Drone Insurance
Lot value (estimated)
- £765.63 excluding VAT
- £765.63 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Employers and Public Liability
Lot 2. Crime
Lot 3. Legal Expenses - Councillors Code of Conduct
Lot 4. Museum, Fine Art and Exhibitions
Lot 5. Drone
As detailed in the tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Employers and Public Liability
Lot 2. Crime
Lot 3. Legal Expenses - Councillors Code of Conduct
Lot 4. Museum, Fine Art and Exhibitions
Lot 5. Drone
As detailed in the tender documents.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender Submissions should be sent to the Contact at Brown & Brown - laura.mcafee@bbrown.com
Tender Documents available from https://www.bbrown.com/uk/tender-documentation/ards-north-down-council/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 December 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Requirement | As per tender documents |
Price | 65% |
| Breadth of Cover | As per tender documents. |
Quality | 15% |
| Claims Handling | As per tender documents. |
Quality | 10% |
| Added Value Benefits | As per tender documents. |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.bbrown.com/uk/tender-documentation/ards-north-down-council/
Tender Submissions should be sent to the Contact at Brown & Brown - laura.mcafee@bbrown.com
Further instruction is also available at: https://www.bbrown.com/uk/tender-documentation/ards-north-down-council/
Ards and North Down Borough Council have appointed Brown and Brown Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd to undertake the procurement of Insurances for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.
Contracting authority
Ards and North Down Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTTZ-3295-PYCW
City Hall
Bangor
BT20 4BT
United Kingdom
Region: UKN09 - Ards and North Down
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE BROKERS (UK) LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: Insurance Broker carrying out procurement exercise for Annual insurances for Ards and North Down Borough Council
- Companies House: 09850559
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTTQ-6922-GCJN
7th Floor Corn Exchange
London
EC3R 7NE
United Kingdom
Email: laura.mcafee@bbrown.com
Website: https://www.bbrown.com/uk/
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London