Scope
Reference
FIN8116
Description
The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission intends to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced insurance broker to deliver a comprehensive insurance brokerage and advisory service. The appointed supplier will be responsible for:
•Insurance Placement: Sourcing and securing competitive insurance premiums across a range of required policies, including employers' and public liability, travel, fine art, and optional cover such as directors' and officers' liability and members' employment practice liability.
•Risk Management and Advisory Support: Providing strategic advice on risk exposure, insurance adequacy, and market developments, including legislative changes and emerging risks.
•Claims Handling: Managing all claims activity, including run-off claims, uninsured loss recovery, and provision of designated claims handlers.
•Lift Inspection Certification: Arranging engineering inspections and certification for lifting, electrical and pressure plant within Parliament Buildings.
•Contract Management and Reporting: Delivering quarterly performance reports, claims summaries, and annual insurance reviews to the Assembly Commission's Contract Manager.
•Associated Services: Supporting the Assembly Commission with policy documentation, renewal notices, training, and ad hoc insurance-related queries.
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Total value (estimated)
- £352,304 excluding VAT
- £422,764 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
one extension of up to 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66500000 - Insurance and pension services
- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66515000 - Damage or loss 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
- 66518100 - Insurance brokerage services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 December 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 December 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | Price | 70% |
| Criterion 2 | Quality | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Assembly Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYCW-9139-GQXZ
Northern Ireland Assembly, Parliament Buildings, Stormont
Belfast
BT4 3XX
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government