- Lot 1. Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Sussex Housing & Care
- Lot 2. Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspections for Sussex Housing & Care
- Lot 3. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk for Sussex Housing & Care
- Lot 4. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for Sussex Housing & Care
- Lot 5. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for Sussex Housing & Care
- Lot 6. Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' Liability for Sussex Housing & Care
Scope
Description
Sussex Housing & Care 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 Sussex Housing & Care.
Suppliers will be required to have the financial ability to deliver the programme, the minimum accepted rating will be A-.
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
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
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Total value (estimated)
- £410,000 excluding VAT
- £412,700 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 5
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 1-6 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 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 Sussex Housing & Care
Description
A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for Sussex Housing & Care. 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 Sussex Housing & Care.
Lot value (estimated)
- £360,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Sussex Housing & Care 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
- 66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services
- 66513200 - Contractor's all-risk insurance services
- 66515100 - Fire insurance services
- 66515200 - Property 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
Same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspections for Sussex Housing & Care
Description
Sussex Housing & Care are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Engineering Insurance and Inspections.
Lot value (estimated)
- £15,000 excluding VAT
- £17,700 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Sussex Housing & Care 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
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures
Same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk for Sussex Housing & Care
Description
Sussex Housing & Care are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Cyber Risk cover.
Lot value (estimated)
- £10,000 excluding VAT
- £10,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Sussex Housing & Care 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
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66516000 - Liability insurance services
- 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
- 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services
Same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for Sussex Housing & Care
Description
Sussex Housing & Care are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance an related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) cover.
Please note, Sussex Housing & Care will award either Lot 4 or Lot 5 at its sole discretion and will not Award both. Lot 5 estimate value has been left blank to avoid value duplication.
Lot value (estimated)
- £10,000 excluding VAT
- £10,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Sussex Housing & Care 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
- 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services
- 66515100 - Fire insurance services
- 66515200 - Property insurance services
- 66516000 - Liability insurance services
- 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
- 66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services
- 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services
Same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for Sussex Housing & Care
Description
Sussex Housing & Care are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool Re) cover.
Please note, Sussex Housing & Care will award either Lot 4 or Lot 5 at its sole discretion and will not Award both. Lot 5 estimate value has been left blank to avoid value duplication.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Sussex Housing & Care 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
- 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services
- 66516000 - Liability insurance services
- 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
- 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services
Same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' Liability for Sussex Housing & Care
Description
Sussex Housing & Care are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' Liability Cover.
Lot value (estimated)
- £15,000 excluding VAT
- £15,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Sussex Housing & Care will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66516500 - Professional liability insurance services
- 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
Same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Sussex Housing & Care
Lot 2. Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspections for Sussex Housing & Care
Lot 3. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk for Sussex Housing & Care
Lot 4. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for Sussex Housing & Care
Lot 5. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for Sussex Housing & Care
Lot 6. Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' Liability for Sussex Housing & Care
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 November 2025, 12:00am
Submission type
Tenders
Deadline for requests to participate
3 December 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)
19 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | Cost | 60% |
| Criterion 2 | Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The procedure will consist of 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 60% Cost / 40% Quality.
Contracting authority
Sussex Housing & Care
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDT-3146-ZNQQ
Ronald Simson House, 24 Sutton Avenue
Seaford
BN25 4LG
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
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
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent