Award

Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Cottsway Housing Association

  • Cottsway Housing Association

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-020665

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05a564 (view related notices)

Published 7 March 2026, 2:38pm



Scope

Description

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks.

The programme will require Insurance and related services for risks that may include but not be limited to: property damage and business interruption, employers, public, products and property owners liability, business combined/office, money, all risks, computer, contract works, group personal accident and employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Cottsway Housing Association.

Suppliers will be required to have the financial ability to deliver the programme, Including Insurers with a minimum rating of ‘A-‘ from Standard and Poor, AM Best, or an equivalent rating by an independent and reputable credit rating agency and approved by the bidder’s market security committee.

Suppliers will be assessed but not limited to the following high level criterion:

- The ability to provide the Contracting Authority with a choice of suitable insurers and/or suitable cover options

- A skilled and competent service team, being Client Relationship Management, Insurance Claims management, Insurance Broking / underwriting and insurable risk managers

- The delivery of quality service to the Contracting Authority and our clients, including that provided to us by any third-party contractor employed by you or by the Insurer(s) you propose


Lot 1. Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Cottsway Housing Association

Description

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for Cottsway Housing Association. The programme will require Insurance and related services for risks that may include but not be limited to: Property damage and business interruption, employers, public, products and property owners liability, business combined/office, money, all risks, computer, contract works, group personal accident, professional indemnity, fidelity guarantee/crime, employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Cottsway Housing Association.


Lot 2. Insurance and related services associated with Motor Fleet Risk for Cottsway Housing Association

Description

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Motor Fleet Risk cover.


Lot 3. Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspection for Cottsway Housing Association

Description

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspection.


Lot 4. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber risk for Cottsway Housing Association

Description

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Cyber risk.


Lot 6. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and Political Violence (Non Pool Re) for Cottsway Housing Association

Description

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and Political Violence (Non Pool Re) cover.

Please note, Cottsway Housing Association will award either Lot 5 or Lot 6 at its sole discretion and will not Award both. Lot 6 estimate value has been left blank to avoid value duplication.


Lot 7. Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability for Cottsway Housing Association

Description

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability.


Contract 1. Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Cottsway Housing Association

Lots

Lot 1. Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Cottsway Housing Association

Supplier

Contract value

  • £1,900,000 excluding VAT
  • £1,900,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

6 March 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

6 March 2026

Standstill period

  • End: 19 March 2026
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

19 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 26 March 2026 to 26 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 25 March 2031
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Please note, the estimate contract value above represents the initial 3 year period of premium exclusive of IPT.

Please note that in future, these will be 5 year premium indications exclusive of IPT to represent the full 5 year contract including all possible extensions.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services
  • 66513200 - Contractor's all-risk insurance services
  • 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services
  • 66515100 - Fire insurance services
  • 66515200 - Property insurance services
  • 66515410 - Financial loss insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66516400 - General liability insurance services
  • 66516500 - Professional liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Contract 2. Insurance and related services associated with Motor Fleet Risk for Cottsway Housing Association

Lots

Lot 2. Insurance and related services associated with Motor Fleet Risk for Cottsway Housing Association

Supplier

Contract value

  • £90,000 excluding VAT
  • £90,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

6 March 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

6 March 2026

Standstill period

  • End: 19 March 2026
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

19 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 26 March 2026 to 26 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 25 March 2031
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Please note, the estimate contract value above represents the initial 3 year period of premium exclusive of IPT.

Please note that in future, these will be 5 year premium indications exclusive of IPT to represent the full 5 year contract including all possible extensions.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66516100 - Motor vehicle liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Contract 3. Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspection for Cottsway Housing Association

Lots

Lot 3. Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspection for Cottsway Housing Association

Supplier

Contract value

  • £9,000 excluding VAT
  • £10,500 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

6 March 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

6 March 2026

Standstill period

  • End: 19 March 2026
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

19 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 26 March 2026 to 26 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 25 March 2031
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Please note, the estimate contract value above represents the initial 3 year period of premium exclusive of IPT.

Please note that in future, these will be 5 year premium indications exclusive of IPT to represent the full 5 year contract including all possible extensions.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services
  • 66519200 - Engineering insurance services
  • 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Contract 4. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber risk for Cottsway Housing Association

Lots

Lot 4. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber risk for Cottsway Housing Association

Supplier

Contract value

  • £18,000 excluding VAT
  • £18,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

6 March 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

6 March 2026

Standstill period

  • End: 19 March 2026
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

19 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 26 March 2026 to 26 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 25 March 2031
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Please note, the estimate contract value above represents the initial 3 year period of premium exclusive of IPT.

Please note that in future, these will be 5 year premium indications exclusive of IPT to represent the full 5 year contract including all possible extensions.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Contract 5. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and Political Violence (Non Pool Re) for Cottsway Housing Association

Lots

Lot 6. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and Political Violence (Non Pool Re) for Cottsway Housing Association

Supplier

Contract value

  • £20,000 excluding VAT
  • £20,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

6 March 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

6 March 2026

Standstill period

  • End: 19 March 2026
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

19 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 26 March 2026 to 26 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 25 March 2031
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Please note, the estimate contract value above represents the initial 3 year period of premium exclusive of IPT.

Please note that in future, these will be 5 year premium indications exclusive of IPT to represent the full 5 year contract including all possible extensions.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services
  • 66515200 - Property insurance services
  • 66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Contract 6. Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability for Cottsway Housing Association

Lots

Lot 7. Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability for Cottsway Housing Association

Supplier

Contract value

  • £12,000 excluding VAT
  • £12,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

6 March 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

6 March 2026

Standstill period

  • End: 19 March 2026
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

19 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 26 March 2026 to 26 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 25 March 2031
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Please note, the estimate contract value above represents the initial 3 year period of premium exclusive of IPT.

Please note that in future, these will be 5 year premium indications exclusive of IPT to represent the full 5 year contract including all possible extensions.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66516500 - Professional liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Information about tenders

Lot 1. Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Cottsway Housing Association

  • 4 tenders received
  • 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 2. Insurance and related services associated with Motor Fleet Risk for Cottsway Housing Association

  • 5 tenders received
  • 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 3. Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspection for Cottsway Housing Association

  • 4 tenders received
  • 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 4. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber risk for Cottsway Housing Association

  • 5 tenders received
  • 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 6. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and Political Violence (Non Pool Re) for Cottsway Housing Association

  • 4 tenders received
  • 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Lot 7. Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability for Cottsway Housing Association

  • 6 tenders received
  • 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Submission

Submission type

Tenders


Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure


Suppliers

Everywhen Insurance Brokers Ltd

  • Companies House: 04043759

2 Minster Court, Mincing Lane

London

EC3R 7BB

United Kingdom

Contact name: Julian Trill

Email: julian.trill@wealdinsurance.com

Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 4. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber risk for Cottsway Housing Association

Contract 5. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and Political Violence (Non Pool Re) for Cottsway Housing Association

Marsh Limited

  • Companies House: 01507274

1 Tower Place West, Tower Place

London

EC3R 5BU

United Kingdom

Contact name: Garry Sullivan

Email: Garry.Sullivan@marsh.com

Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Cottsway Housing Association

Contract 2. Insurance and related services associated with Motor Fleet Risk for Cottsway Housing Association

Contract 6. Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability for Cottsway Housing Association

Zurich Municipal

  • Companies House: 02741053

The Zurich Centre, 3000 Parkway, Whiteley, Hampshire

Fareham

PO15 7JZ

United Kingdom

Contact name: Nicholas Ralph

Email: nicholas.ralph@uk.zurich.com

Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 3. Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspection for Cottsway Housing Association


Contracting authority

Cottsway Housing Association

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLWH-3995-TGDR

Cottsway House, Heynes Place, Avenue Two

Witney

OX28 4YG

United Kingdom

Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire

Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)


Other organisation

These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.

Gibbs Laidler Consulting LLP

Summary of their role in this procurement: Working on behalf of the contracting authority

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGJB-3773-RCMH

The Courtyard, Salters Heath Business Centre, Cold Arbour Road

Sevenoaks

TN13 2BL

United Kingdom

Contact name: Jeremy Flint

Email: procurement@gibbslaidler.co.uk

Region: UKJ46 - West Kent


Contact organisation

Contact Cottsway Housing Association for any enquiries.