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Official UK procurement notice

Insurance and Related Services 2026 for Elderpark Housing Association

Official notice

Authority: Elderpark Housing Association (Housing)

8 lotsServicesCompetitive procedure with negotiationMax 7 lots per supplier
Published estimate£540,000total for 8 lots
Submissions closed 17 Nov 2025awarded 1 Apr 2026
Awarded to Zurich +2 more7 awards

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and related services, including

claims handling, loss control services and general

programme maintenance and advice as required by Elderpark Housing Association

commencing 1st April 2026. A full Summary of

Current Cover will be provided with the Invitation to Tender to selected bidders.

Bids are invited from suitably qualified insurance brokers

and direct providers for the entire scope of services. The procurement will follow the

two-stage Restricted Procedure with a pre-qualifying

stage based on completed SPDs and bidders will be selected on the basis of their

capability, capacity and experience to perform the

contract.

  • Recurrence: Between three or five years, from the date of this notice.

CPV: Financial loss insurance services · General liability insurance services · Insurance brokerage services · Insurance services · Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services · Liability insurance services · Pecuniary loss insurance services · Property insurance services

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · no lot values published · win at most 7 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Insurance and related services associated with Property, Legal Liability and other General (non-life) insurable risks as required by Elderpark Housing AssociationAwardedRenewal

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage

services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss

control services for property, legal liabilities and other general insurances as

required by Elderpark Housing Association for a period of three years

commencing 01.04.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years

at Elderpark Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably

qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract

will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders

being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying

SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and

economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be

completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be

awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific

evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract

documents Additional information: A Summary of Elderpark's current insurances will be made available along with

the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit

the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of

the procurement

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Elderpark Housing Association's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year periodSecond stage: up to 4 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re) as required by Elderpark Housing AssociationRenewal

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for terrorism/political violence (Pool Re) as required by Elderpark Housing Association for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Elderpark Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Elderpark's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Elderpark's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year periodSecond stage: up to 4 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) as required by Elderpark Housing AssociationAwardedRenewal

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for terrorism/political violence (Non Pool Re) as required by Elderpark Housing Association for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Elderpark Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Elderpark Housing Association’s current insurances will be made

available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are

required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be

considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Elderpark Housing Association's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.Second stage: up to 4 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk as required by Elderpark Housing AssociationAwardedRenewal

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for cyber liability and related services as required by Elderpark Housing Association for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Elderpark Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Elderpark Housing Association’s current insurances will be made

available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are

required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be

considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Elderpark Housing Association's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.Second stage: up to 4 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Insurance and related services associated with Professional Indemnity Risks as required by Elderpark Housing AssociationAwardedRenewal

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for Professional Indemnity Risks as required by Elderpark Housing Association for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Elderpark Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Elderpark Housing Association’s current insurances will be made

available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are

required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be

considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Elderpark Housing Association's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.Second stage: up to 4 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers Liability, and Entity as required by Elderpark Housing AssociationAwardedRenewal

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for Directors and Officers Liability, and Entity as required by Elderpark Housing Association for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Elderpark Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Elderpark Housing Association’s current insurances will be made

available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are

required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be

considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Elderpark Housing Association's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.Second stage: up to 4 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Insurance and related services associated with Crime Risks as required by Elderpark Housing AssociationAwardedRenewal

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for terrorism/political violence (Pool Re) as required by Elderpark Housing Association for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Elderpark Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Elderpark's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Elderpark's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year periodSecond stage: up to 4 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Insurance and related services associated with Engineering as required by Elderpark Housing AssociationAwardedRenewal

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage

services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss

control services for engineering and inspection insurances as

required by Elderpark Housing Association for a period of three years

commencing 01.04.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years

at Elderpark Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from

suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The

Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with

bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre

qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial

and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be

completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be

awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific

evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract

documents. Additional information: A Summary of Elderpark Housing Association's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Elderpark Housing Association's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.Second stage: up to 4 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 7 lots
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 60
  • Price: 40
Conditions of participation3
  • Suitability

    As a minimum, you are required to demonstrate: 1) you are an insurance broker registered with and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority or an insurer authorised /and or regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority indicating the types of insurance/service the bidder is authorised to arrange or provide (See question 4a of SPD) 2) the financial ability and strength to deliver the programme (see question 4b of SPD) 3) the governance arrangements of the bidding organisation and where part of a larger Group, the title, positioning and legal status of the bidding organisation within that Group 4) the ability to provide social landlords with a choice of insurers and/or options 5) a record of successful provision of relevant services to other organisations that are similar in profile to the contracting authority (see question 4C1.2 of SPD) 6) a skilled and competent service team, being client relationship management, technical staff, broking/underwriting expertise, claims managers and risk managers (see question 4C6 of SPD) 7) your commitment to delivering quality service to Elderpark Housing Association, including that provided by any third party contractor employed by you or by the insurers you propose (see question 4C10 of SPD) 8) your ability to demonstrate client satisfaction on at least 3 similar contracts 9) commitment to corporate and individual professional development defined by the CII or similar professional organisation (see questions 4c&4D of SPD)

  • Condition of participation
    no text published
    Minimum: (1) All candidates will be required to provide evidence of relevant insurance limits as detailed in the SPD (2) All candidates will be required to provide a statement, covering the 3 previous financial years including the overall turnover of the bidder and the turnover in respect…
  • Technical & professional ability

    Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes

    Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:

    Bidders must be either an insurance broker registered with and regulated by the UK

    Financial Conduct Authority or an insurer

    authorised/and or regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority indicating the

    types of insurance/service the bidder is authorised to

    arrange or provide.

Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · Between three or five years, from the date of this notice.
First published
16 Oct 2025, 10:40 BST
Last source update
1 May 2026, 10:21 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-040350
Classification (CPV)
Financial loss insurance servicesGeneral liability insurance servicesInsurance brokerage servicesInsurance servicesLegal insurance and all-risk insurance servicesLiability insurance servicesPecuniary loss insurance servicesProperty insurance services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM82)
Official registry OCID
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Publisher note: Bidders should note that for reasons of confidentiality, full Tender specification and supporting information will be made available only to those Bidders that are selected to proceed to the Invitation to Tender Stage. Sufficient detail is provided within this Contract Notice and within the SPD to enable the Bidder to decide whether to participate in this process. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Information will be included in the Invitation to Tender at the next stage of the process. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=808254. Download the copy of the online SPD document here (to be completed online through postbox submission): https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=808254 The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:808254) (SC Ref:830865)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Submission deadline
17 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Participation fee
document
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

17 Nov 2025 → 1 May 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Submission deadline341 days ago
    17 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
  2. Invitations to tender expected333 days ago
    26 Nov 2025
  3. Bids must remain valid until206 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Notice published176 days ago
    1 May 2026, 10:21 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    1 May 2026, 10:21 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 7
Awarded value £694,1137 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 24
Contracts signed 7latest 1 Apr 2026

Contracts

  • Insurance and related services associated with Property, Legal Liability and other General (non-life) insurable risks as required by Elderpark Housing Association · Zurich

    Signed
    1 Apr 2026
    Value
    £640,239
    Status
    active
  • Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) as required by Elderpark Housing Association · Jensten Group

    Signed
    1 Apr 2026
    Value
    £17,718
    Status
    active
  • Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk as required by Elderpark Housing Association · Marsh Ltd

    Signed
    1 Apr 2026
    Value
    £10,080
    Status
    active
  • Insurance and related services associated with Professional Indemnity Risks as required by Elderpark Housing Association · Marsh Ltd

    Signed
    1 Apr 2026
    Value
    £5,426
    Status
    active
  • Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers Liability, and Entity as required by Elderpark Housing Association · Marsh Ltd

    Signed
    1 Apr 2026
    Value
    £4,536
    Status
    active
  • Insurance and related services associated with Crime Risks as required by Elderpark Housing Association · Marsh Ltd

    Signed
    1 Apr 2026
    Value
    £11,760
    Status
    active
  • Insurance and related services associated with Engineering as required by Elderpark Housing Association · Marsh Ltd

    Signed
    1 Apr 2026
    Value
    £4,353
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Insurance and related services associated with Property, Legal Liability and other General (non-life) insurable risks as required by Elderpark Housing Association3bids · 3 electronic0——
3 · Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) as required by Elderpark Housing Association3bids · 3 electronic0——
4 · Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk as required by Elderpark Housing Association4bids · 4 electronic0——
5 · Insurance and related services associated with Professional Indemnity Risks as required by Elderpark Housing Association4bids · 4 electronic0——
6 · Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers Liability, and Entity as required by Elderpark Housing Association4bids · 4 electronic0——
7 · Insurance and related services associated with Crime Risks as required by Elderpark Housing Association4bids · 4 electronic0——
8 · Insurance and related services associated with Engineering as required by Elderpark Housing Association2bids · 2 electronic0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Elderpark Housing Association

Contracting authorityHousingBody governed by public lawHousing and community amenities 65 Golspie Street, Glasgow, UK, G51 3AXContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Glasgow Sheriff CourtReview body GlasgowContact email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

3 commercial parties on the notice
  • Jensten GroupAwarded supplier www.jensteninsurance.co.uk, 191 high road, south woodford, UK, e18 2qfContact phone
  • Marsh LtdAwarded supplier Ground Floor West 300 TVP2, Reading, Scotland, RG6 1PTContact phone
  • ZurichAwarded supplier St Vincent Plaza, 7th Floor, 319 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 5LPContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.