Scope
Reference
P-0723
Description
Manchester City Council (Council) is inviting Tenders for the purpose of procuring insurances services as detailed in the Specification of this ITT (Services). This procurement will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023.
The anticipated service commencement date is 1st April 2026. The Services have been divided into work packages (Lots) and Tenderers are invited to bid for all or any of the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Combined Liability
Lot 2 - Motor Fleet
Lot 3 - Crime / FG
Lot 4 - Medical Malpractice
Lot 5 - Personal Accident and Travel
Lot 6 - Computers
Lot 7 - Cyber Liability
Total value (estimated)
- £6,471,663.10 excluding VAT
- £7,765,995.72 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension option available after 3 years. The council will review its position at that time and make a decision considering all options.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66510000 - Insurance services
Contract locations
- UKD33 - Manchester
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Each lot will be award a separate policy
Lot 1. Combined Liability
Description
Including:
1.1 Employers Liability
1.2 Public Liability (including Libel and Slander) and Products Liability
1.3 Officials Indemnity
1.4 Professional Indemnity
Further details in procurement documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,954,112.10 excluding VAT
- £4,744,934.52 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. Motor Insurance
Description
Including:
2.1 Motor Fleet - General & Hired Vehicles
2.2 Uninsured Loss Recovery
Further details in procurement documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £228,264.25 excluding VAT
- £273,917.10 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. Crime (Incorporating Fidelity Guarantee)
Description
including:
- employee fraud
- Computer fraud
Further details in procurement documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £727,949.60 excluding VAT
- £873,539.52 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. Medical Malpractice
Description
Medical Malpractice - Please see Appendix B - Specification
Lot value (estimated)
- £118,515.80 excluding VAT
- £142,218.96 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. Personal Accident and Travel
Description
Personal Accident and Travel - Please see Appendix B - Specification
Lot value (estimated)
- £19,899.05 excluding VAT
- £23,878.86 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 6. Computers
Description
Damage caused to hardware owned, hired, leased or rented by you, if that damage arose during the period of insurance and while the hardware was at an insured location
Further details in procurement documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £172,922.30 excluding VAT
- £207,506.76 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 7. Cyber
Description
Completion and return of the confidentiality agreement found downloadable with the procurement documents is required before the council can share Lot 7 specification.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 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. Combined Liability
Lot 2. Motor Insurance
Lot 3. Crime (Incorporating Fidelity Guarantee)
Lot 4. Medical Malpractice
Lot 5. Personal Accident and Travel
Lot 6. Computers
Lot 7. Cyber
See tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Combined Liability
Lot 2. Motor Insurance
Lot 3. Crime (Incorporating Fidelity Guarantee)
Lot 4. Medical Malpractice
Lot 5. Personal Accident and Travel
Lot 6. Computers
Lot 7. Cyber
See tender documents
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 December 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
9 January 2026, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 09th January 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 October 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
| Environment | 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
http://www.the-chest.org.uk
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 09th January 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.
Technical specifications to be met
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=c7faf7d0-eec9-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
Please find the link to the procurement documents
Contracting authority
Manchester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNV-8798-LDMP
Town Hall Extension
Manchester
M60 2LA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government