Official UK procurement notice
Anchor Insurance Services · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Anchor Hanover Group (Public body)·On behalf of: GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLP
What is being bought10 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionA comprehensive and flexible risk and insurance strategy delivered in accordance with PA23 regulations across Property, Motor, Terrorism Non Pool-Re, Cyber, Directors & Officers.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 14 Oct 2030, 23:59 BST.
- How the procedure runs: PSQ stage Stage 1 - ITT Stage 2 - Bid Presentations (Bidders ITT proposal presentation to Anchor) Stage 3 - Revised scope/best and final offer Highest scoring bidder per lot(s) will be awarded the procurement
CPV: Financial and insurance services · Insurance services
Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure
10 lots · all with a published value (£50,000,000 together) · same conditions of participation on every lotLot #1Insurance and related services for All Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Anchor Hanover GroupAwardedRenewal UK, North East +8Published value£47,503,425
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
The financial ability to deliver the programme, including insurers with a minimum Rating of 'A' from Standard and Poor, 'A' from A M 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 bid deadline of the bidder's market security committee's latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder's market security committee
- Technical & professional ability
Minimum requirements to comply with the regulations of the FCA or other appropriate bodies.
Lot #2Insurance and related services for Leasehold Property & Business Interruption for Anchor Hanover GroupAwardedRenewal North East, North West +7Published value£0
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
The financial ability to deliver the programme, including insurers with a minimum Rating of 'A' from Standard and Poor, 'A' from A M 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 bid deadline of the bidder's market security committee's latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder's market security committee
- Technical & professional ability
Minimum requirements to comply with the regulations of the FCA or other appropriate bodies.
Lot #3Insurance and related services associated with Care Homes & Retirement Villages for Anchor Hanover GroupAwardedRenewal North East, North West +7Published value£0
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
The financial ability to deliver the programme, including insurers with a minimum Rating of 'A' from Standard and Poor, 'A' from A M 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 bid deadline of the bidder's market security committee's latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder's market security committee
- Technical & professional ability
Minimum requirements to comply with the regulations of the FCA or other appropriate bodies.
Lot #4Insurance and related services associated with All Other Property for Anchor Hanover GroupAwardedRenewal North East, North West +7Published value£0
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
The financial ability to deliver the programme, including insurers with a minimum Rating of 'A' from Standard and Poor, 'A' from A M 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 bid deadline of the bidder's market security committee's latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder's market security committee
- Technical & professional ability
Minimum requirements to comply with the regulations of the FCA or other appropriate bodies.
Lot #5Insurance and related services associated with Motor for Anchor Hanover GroupAwardedRenewal North East, North West +7Published value£101,215
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
The financial ability to deliver the programme, including insurers with a minimum Rating of 'A' from Standard and Poor, 'A' from A M 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 bid deadline of the bidder's market security committee's latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder's market security committee
- Technical & professional ability
Minimum requirements to comply with the regulations of the FCA or other appropriate bodies.
Lot #6Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism (Pool Re) for Anchor Hanover GroupAwardedRenewal North East, North West +7Published value£1,060,050
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
The financial ability to deliver the programme, including insurers with a minimum Rating of 'A' from Standard and Poor, 'A' from A M 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 bid deadline of the bidder's market security committee's latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder's market security committee
- Technical & professional ability
Minimum requirements to comply with the regulations of the FCA or other appropriate bodies.
Lot #7Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool Re) for Anchor Hanover GroupAwardedRenewal North East, North West +7Published value£0
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
The financial ability to deliver the programme, including insurers with a minimum Rating of 'A' from Standard and Poor, 'A' from A M 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 bid deadline of the bidder's market security committee's latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder's market security committee
- Technical & professional ability
Minimum requirements to comply with the regulations of the FCA or other appropriate bodies.
Lot #8Insurance and Related Services Associated with Cyber for Anchor Hanover GroupAwardedRenewal North East, North West +7Published value£892,500
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
The financial ability to deliver the programme, including insurers with a minimum Rating of 'A' from Standard and Poor, 'A' from A M 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 bid deadline of the bidder's market security committee's latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder's market security committee
- Technical & professional ability
Minimum requirements to comply with the regulations of the FCA or other appropriate bodies.
Lot #9Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers' Liability for Anchor Hanover GroupAwardedRenewal North East, North West +7Published value£442,810
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
The financial ability to deliver the programme, including insurers with a minimum Rating of 'A' from Standard and Poor, 'A' from A M 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 bid deadline of the bidder's market security committee's latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder's market security committee
- Technical & professional ability
Minimum requirements to comply with the regulations of the FCA or other appropriate bodies.
Lot #10Insurance and related services associated with Alternative Risk Financing for Anchor Hanover GroupAwardedRenewal North East, North West +7Published value£0
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
The financial ability to deliver the programme, including insurers with a minimum Rating of 'A' from Standard and Poor, 'A' from A M 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 bid deadline of the bidder's market security committee's latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder's market security committee
- Technical & professional ability
Minimum requirements to comply with the regulations of the FCA or other appropriate bodies.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
- Economic & financial standing
The financial ability to deliver the programme, including insurers with a minimum Rating of 'A' from Standard and Poor, 'A' from A M 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 bid deadline of the bidder's market security committee's latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder's market security committee
- Technical & professional ability
Minimum requirements to comply with the regulations of the FCA or other appropriate bodies.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 14 Oct 2030
- First published
- 24 Jul 2025, 09:32 BST
- Last source update
- 28 Aug 2026, 12:18 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 14 May 2026
- Authority reference
C10212- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-066804- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05650fFind a Tender
- How it runs
PSQ stage
Stage 1 - ITT
Stage 2 - Bid Presentations (Bidders ITT proposal presentation to Anchor)
Stage 3 - Revised scope/best and final offer
Highest scoring bidder per lot(s) will be awarded the procurement
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 14 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Submission deadline
- 14 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 7 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Links to the eProcurement Portal so bidders can access the procurement - www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QP8XY3U7NZ ↗
Timeline
24 Jul 2025 → 28 Aug 2026 · 11 dates- Planning notice published24 Jul 2025, 09:32 BST
- Market engagement4 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
Pre-market engagement will be in the form of a one hour presentation Wednesday 3rd September at 1pm. This session is a joint open meeting that will include all potential providers, should you be unable to attend this meeting, we will be able to provide a recorded version after. In addition you are invited to register for a 30 minute face to face session to be held at Anchor's Bradford Office location (2 Godwin Street BD1 2ST) on Thursday 4th September. This can be converted to a MS Teams meeting at request.
Please confirm your preference and availability via [email protected]
- Next notice expected374 days ago7 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published361 days ago20 Oct 2025, 15:46 BST
- Clarification questions by343 days ago7 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Submission deadline336 days ago14 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent156 days ago14 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Award decision expected by155 days ago14 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Standstill ends143 days ago26 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts108 days ago1 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published49 days ago28 Aug 2026, 12:18 BST
Notice history
10 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 24 Jul 2025- Pipeline notice published24 Jul 2025, 09:32 BSTUK1
- Preliminary market engagement notice published29 Aug 2025, 11:48 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published20 Oct 2025, 15:46 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active20 Oct 2025, 15:46 BST
- Procurement method changed20 Oct 2025, 15:46 BST
- Contract award notice published14 May 2026, 18:28 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete14 May 2026, 18:28 BST
- Procurement method changed14 May 2026, 18:28 BST
- Contract signature expected30 Jun 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published28 Aug 2026, 12:18 BSTUK7
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2025-08: 1 release · 29 Aug 2025
- 2025-07: 1 release · 24 Jul 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Insurance and related services for All Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Anchor Hanover Group1 award | |||
| Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers LtdInsurance and related services for all Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required.1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2031Extensions: Extensions (two 12 month) will be utilised if both parties mutually agree. · Options: Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required. | £30,902,766 inc. VAT | 24 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Insurance and related services associated with Motor for Anchor Hanover Group1 award | |||
| ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY LTDInsurance and related services associated with Motor1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2031Extensions: Extensions (two 12 months) will be utilised if both parties are in agreement. · Options: Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required. | £70,384 inc. VAT | 24 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 7 · Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool Re) for Anchor Hanover Group1 award | |||
| JENSTEN INSURANCE BROKERS (EAST) LIMITED, Jensten Insurance Brokers (London & SE) Limitedjoint awardInsurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political (Non Pool-Re)1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2031Extensions: Extensions (two 12 month) can be utilised if both parties are in agreement. · Options: Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required. | £588,427 inc. VAT | 24 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 8 · Insurance and Related Services Associated with Cyber for Anchor Hanover Group1 award | |||
| JENSTEN INSURANCE BROKERS (EAST) LIMITED, Jensten Insurance Brokers (London & SE) Limitedjoint awardInsurance and related services associated with Cyber1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2031Extensions: Extensions (two 12 month) can be utilised if both parties mutually agree. · Options: Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required | £372,053 inc. VAT | 24 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 9 · Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers' Liability for Anchor Hanover Group1 award | |||
| JENSTEN INSURANCE BROKERS (EAST) LIMITED, Jensten Insurance Brokers (London & SE) Limitedjoint awardInsurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers Liability1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2031Extensions: Extensions (two 12 month) can be utilised if both parties mutually agree · Options: Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required | £117,557 inc. VAT | 24 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Across several lots1 award | |||
| supplier not published | — | 24 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Insurance and related services for All Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks. · Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd
- Signed
- 1 Jul 2026
- Value
- £30,902,766 inc. VAT
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Extensions (two 12 month) will be utilised if both parties mutually agree.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required.
4 agreed KPIs: Statutory Documentation · Renewal Reports · Service/Claims Delivery …
- Statutory Documentation, We will use all reasonable endeavours to ensure that statutory documentation is issued within required timescales.
- Renewal Reports, Renewal Reports including tender results will be provided at 45 days prior to renewal subject to timely receipt of Renewal Declaration.
- Service/Claims Delivery, We will meet with you at least quarterly to discuss ongoing service and claims delivery for your account.
- Service/Risk Review and Programme Update, We will meet with you at least quarterly to discuss ongoing developments within the organisation that may need a change in insurance protection.
Insurance and related services associated with Motor · ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY LTD
- Signed
- 1 Jul 2026
- Value
- £70,384 inc. VAT
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Extensions (two 12 months) will be utilised if both parties are in agreement.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required.
Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism (Non Pool-Re) · JENSTEN INSURANCE BROKERS (EAST) LIMITED, Jensten Insurance Brokers (London & SE) Limited
- Signed
- 1 Jul 2026
- Value
- £588,427 inc. VAT
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Extensions (two 12 month) can be utilised if both parties are in agreement.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required.
3 agreed KPIs: Evidence of Cover · Support Availability · Claims
- Evidence of Cover, Policy documentation to be issued to Anchor Hanover within 30 days of renewal/inception of cover
- Support Availability, To ensure a dedicated point of contact is available to Anchor Hanover during normal business hours, with all telephone calls and emails acknowledged within 24 hours as a minimum, and suitable cover arranged during any period of absence.
- Claims, To provide a meaningful response to claims within 5 working days of receipt as a minimum
Insurance and Related Services Associated with Cyber · JENSTEN INSURANCE BROKERS (EAST) LIMITED, Jensten Insurance Brokers (London & SE) Limited
- Signed
- 1 Jul 2026
- Value
- £372,053 inc. VAT
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Extensions (two 12 month) can be utilised if both parties mutually agree.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required.
3 agreed KPIs: Evidence of Cover · Support Availability · Claims
- Evidence of Cover, Policy documentation to be issued to Anchor Hanover within 30 days of renewal/inception of cover
- Support Availability, To ensure a dedicated point of contact is available to Anchor Hanover during normal business hours, with all telephone calls and emails acknowledged within 24 hours as a minimum, and suitable cover arranged during any period of absence.
- Claims, To provide a meaningful response to claims within 5 working days of receipt as a minimum
Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers Liability · JENSTEN INSURANCE BROKERS (EAST) LIMITED, Jensten Insurance Brokers (London & SE) Limited
- Signed
- 1 Jul 2026
- Value
- £117,557 inc. VAT
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2029 · up to 30 Jun 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Extensions (two 12 month) can be utilised if both parties mutually agree
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Insurance and related services for All Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Anchor Hanover Group | 4final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Insurance and related services for Leasehold Property & Business Interruption for Anchor Hanover Group | 0final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Insurance and related services associated with Care Homes & Retirement Villages for Anchor Hanover Group | 0final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Insurance and related services associated with All Other Property for Anchor Hanover Group | 0final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Insurance and related services associated with Motor for Anchor Hanover Group | 4final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 6 · Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism (Pool Re) for Anchor Hanover Group | 0final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 7 · Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool Re) for Anchor Hanover Group | 3final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 8 · Insurance and Related Services Associated with Cyber for Anchor Hanover Group | 3final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 9 · Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers' Liability for Anchor Hanover Group | 3final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 10 · Insurance and related services associated with Alternative Risk Financing for Anchor Hanover Group | 0final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED · Scotland · 1
- wonZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY LTD · South East England · 1
- did not winMarsh Limited · Greater London · 1
- did not winHOWDEN INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED · Greater London · 1
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLPProcuring entityAnchor's insurance consultants who supported this procurement
Bidders & participating suppliers
6 commercial parties on the notice · 4 awarded- ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- HOWDEN INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITEDBidder / tenderer
- JENSTEN INSURANCE BROKERS (EAST) LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- JENSTEN INSURANCE BROKERS (LONDON & SE) LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- Marsh LimitedBidder / tenderer
- ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY LTDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (18)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Signed contract
- Bidding documents and specificationsAccess: Links to the eProcurement Portal so bidders can access the procurement - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QP8XY3U7NZ
- Signed contract
- Signed contract
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