- Lot 1. Insurance and related services for Motor Fleet risks, as required by Poplar HARCA
- Lot 2. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk for Poplar HARCA
- Lot 3. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for Poplar HARCA
- Lot 4. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for Poplar HARCA
Scope
Description
Poplar HARCA are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services for 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 Poplar HARCA.
Suppliers will be required to have the financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of 'BBB' from standard and poor, 'B++' from AM Best, 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.
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
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Total value (estimated)
- £420,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 June 2026 to 13 June 2029
- Possible extension to 13 June 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Poplar HARCA 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.
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 3
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 1-4 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 are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Insurance and related services for Motor Fleet risks, as required by Poplar HARCA
Description
Poplar HARCA are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Motor Fleet risks.
Lot value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £150,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services
- 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services
- 66516000 - Liability insurance services
- 66516100 - Motor vehicle liability insurance services
- 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk for Poplar HARCA
Description
Poplar HARCA are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Cyber Risk cover.
Lot value (estimated)
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66516000 - Liability insurance services
- 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
- 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for Poplar HARCA
Description
Poplar HARCA are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) cover.
Please note, Poplar HARCA will award either Lot 3 or Lot 4 at its sole discretion and will not Award both. Lot 4 estimate value has been left blank to avoid premium duplication.
Lot value (estimated)
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
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 and contract dates 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 (Non Pool-Re) for Poplar HARCA
Description
Poplar HARCA 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, Poplar HARCA will award either Lot 3 or Lot 4 at its sole discretion and will not Award both. Lot 4 estimate value has been left blank to avoid premium duplication.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
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 and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Insurance and related services for Motor Fleet risks, as required by Poplar HARCA
Lot 2. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk for Poplar HARCA
Lot 3. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for Poplar HARCA
Lot 4. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for Poplar HARCA
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 January 2026, 12:00am
Submission type
Tenders
Deadline for requests to participate
9 January 2026, 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)
5 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | Cost | 50% |
| Criterion 2 | Quality | 50% |
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 50% Cost / 50% Quality.
Contracting authority
Poplar HARCA
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRPW-7482-CJBN
George Green Building, 155 East India Dock Road
London
E14 6DA
United Kingdom
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
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
Telephone: 01959562242
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent