Tender

Provision of Insurance and Related Services to North Devon Homes

  • North Devon Homes

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-058912

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05a02d

Published 23 September 2025, 2:06pm



Scope

Description

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by North Devon Homes. The financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of no less than A-, or an equivalent rating by an independent and reputable credit rating agency and approved by the bidder’s market security committee. In the case of any rating less than A-, the contracting authority will evaluate and accept the nominated insurer(s) at its sole discretion, subject to disclosure and acceptance prior to the ITT bid deadline of the bidder’s market security committee’s latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder’s market security committee.

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Total value (estimated)

  • £2,146,741.31 excluding VAT
  • £2,404,350.25 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Main procurement category

Services

Lot constraints

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 6

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 6

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Lots 1-7 will be individually evaluated and multiple awards may result. Where the respondee is an insurance Broker, it may choose to place the insurance(s) required within each Lot with different insurers at it's discretion, but full details of the risk carrier(s) will be required

Not the same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.


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

Description

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for North Devon Homes. 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 North Devon Homes.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £1,855,697.31 excluding VAT
  • £2,078,380.98 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 1 April 2031
  • 5 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

North Devon Homes will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

CPV classifications

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66516500 - Professional liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot 2. Insurance and related services for Motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor Legal Expenses and Occasional Business Use) for North Devon Homes

Description

Insurance and related services associated with Motor Fleet for North Devon Homes. Bidders will be expected to provide cover of items such as but not limited to Motor Legal Expenses, Uninsured Loss Recovery, and OBU Extension.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £143,775 excluding VAT
  • £161,028 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2031
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

North Devon Homes will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

CPV classifications

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot 3. Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Plant Inspection & Insurance for North Devon Homes

Description

Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Plant Inspection & Insurance for North Devon Homes. Bidders will be expected to source inspection services and insurance from appropriate providers.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £32,843.60 excluding VAT
  • £36,784.83 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2031
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

North Devon Homes will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

CPV classifications

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot 4. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber for North Devon Homes

Description

Insurance and related services associated with Cyber for North Devon Homes. Bidders will be expected to provide a robust policy that addresses North Devon Homes' needs.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £25,500 excluding VAT
  • £28,560 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2031
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

North Devon Homes will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

CPV classifications

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot 5. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and /or Political Violence (Non-Pool Re) for North Devon Homes

Description

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non-Pool Re) for North Devon Homes. Bidders will be expected to provide options not affiliated with the government-backed Pool Re programme.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £39,065.20 excluding VAT
  • £43,753.02 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2031
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

North Devon Homes will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

CPV classifications

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot 6. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for North Devon Homes

Description

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and /or Political Violence (Pool Re) for North Devon Homes. Bidders will be expected to provide options affiliated with the government-backed Pool Re programme.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £39,065.20 excluding VAT
  • £43,753.02 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 31 March 2026 to 1 April 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2031
  • 5 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

North Devon Homes will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

CPV classifications

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot 7. Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers' Liability for North Devon Homes

Description

Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers' Liability for North Devon Homes. Bidders will be expected provide a programme that robustly addresses the particular needs of North Devon Homes.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £10,795 excluding VAT
  • £12,090.40 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 31 March 2026 to 1 April 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2031
  • 5 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

North Devon Homes will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

CPV classifications

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Participation

Particular suitability

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

Lot 2. Insurance and related services for Motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor Legal Expenses and Occasional Business Use) for North Devon Homes

Lot 3. Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Plant Inspection & Insurance for North Devon Homes

Lot 4. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber for North Devon Homes

Lot 5. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and /or Political Violence (Non-Pool Re) for North Devon Homes

Lot 6. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for North Devon Homes

Lot 7. Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers' Liability for North Devon Homes

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Enquiry deadline

20 October 2025, 12:00am

Submission type

Tenders

Deadline for requests to participate

20 October 2025, 12:00am

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

10 February 2026


Award criteria

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

Lot 5. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and /or Political Violence (Non-Pool Re) for North Devon Homes

Lot 6. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for North Devon Homes

Lot 7. Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers' Liability for North Devon Homes

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Criterion 1 Cost 50%
Criterion 2 Quality 50%

Lot 2. Insurance and related services for Motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor Legal Expenses and Occasional Business Use) for North Devon Homes

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Criterion 1 Price 50%
Criterion 2 Quality 50%

Lot 3. Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Plant Inspection & Insurance for North Devon Homes

Lot 4. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber for North Devon Homes

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Criterion 2 Quality 60%
Criterion 1 Cost 40%

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Competitive flexible procedure description

The procedure will consist a multi stage procurement, covering a conditions of participation stage and three stages contained within the tendering period, allowing for shortlisting of suppliers at each round. The high level weightings apportioned to this procurement consists of 50% Cost / 50% Quality or 40% Cost / 60% Quality depending on the Lot.


Contracting authority

North Devon Homes

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYPN-2869-JDRG

Westacott Road

Barnstaple

EX32 8TA

United Kingdom

Contact name: Vicky Robinson

Telephone: 07734956109

Email: procurement@gibbslaidler.co.uk

Region: UKK43 - Devon CC

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.

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: Jenny Aley

Telephone: 07841632935

Email: procurement@gibbslaidler.co.uk

Region: UKJ46 - West Kent


Contact organisation

Contact North Devon Homes for any enquiries.