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Published 21 Oct 2025, 19:05 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Accent Group Ltd.

Official notice

Authority: Accent Group Ltd (Public body)·On behalf of: YMCA Saint Pauls Group

7 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£12,130,000total for 7 lots · £12,130,000 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 18 Nov 2025awarded 13 Mar 2026
Awarded to Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd +3 more3 awards
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2026

Re-procurement plannedInsurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by One Manchester · tender expected

What is being bought7 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

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, professional indemnity, fidelity guarantee/crime and employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Accent Group Limited.

  • How the procedure runs: 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.

CPV: Insurance claims adjustment services · Insurance services · Liability insurance services · Risk management insurance services

Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure

7 lots · all with a published value (£12,130,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Accent Group Ltd.AwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£5,750,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £5,750,000 exc. VAT · £5,750,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Accent Group Ltd 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.
Lot #2Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re) for Accent Group LtdRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£90,000

Accent Group Ltd are looking to appoint one or more providers to supply insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re) cover.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £90,000 exc. VAT · £90,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Accent Group Ltd 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.
Lot #3Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for Accent Group LtdAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£90,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £90,000 exc. VAT · £90,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Accent Group Ltd 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.
Lot #4Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers Liability as required by Accent Group LtdAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£90,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £90,000 exc. VAT · £90,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Accent Group Ltd 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.
Lot #5Insurance and related services associated with Professional Indemnity as required by Accent Group LtdAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£60,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £60,000 exc. VAT · £60,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Accent Group Ltd 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.
Lot #6Insurance and related services associated with Crime as required by Accent Group Ltd.Renewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£50,000

Accent Group Ltd are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Crime cover.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £50,000 exc. VAT · £50,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Accent Group Ltd 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.
Lot #7Insurance and related services associated with Alternative Risk Financing as required by Accent Group Ltd.Renewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£6,000,000

Accent Group Ltd are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Alternative Risk Financing cover.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £6,000,000 exc. VAT · £6,000,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Accent Group Ltd 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.

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: 50%Price: 50%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Criterion 2: 50%
  • Criterion 1: 50%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Criterion 1
  • Criterion 2
Lot distribution rule: The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Lots 1-7 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
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

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

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
Unspecified in notice
First published
21 Oct 2025, 19:05 BST
Last source update
17 Aug 2026, 12:35 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 20 Mar 2026
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-068362
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Insurance claims adjustment servicesInsurance servicesLiability insurance servicesRisk management insurance services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d123 Find a Tender
How it runs

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.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Requests to participate (first stage)
18 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
Submission deadline
18 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
18 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

21 Oct 2025 → 17 Aug 2026 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published366 days ago
    21 Oct 2025, 19:05 BST
  2. Next notice expected364 days ago
    22 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
  3. Tender notice published363 days ago
    24 Oct 2025, 19:05 BST
  4. Clarification questions by338 days ago
    18 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
  5. Submission deadline338 days ago
    18 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
  6. Assessment summaries sent220 days ago
    16 Mar 2026
  7. Award decision expected by215 days ago
    20 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
  8. Standstill ends209 days ago
    26 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
  9. Contract starts204 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  10. Latest notice published66 days ago
    17 Aug 2026, 12:35 BST

Notice history

11 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 Oct 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    21 Oct 2025, 19:05 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    24 Oct 2025, 19:05 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value updated to £12,130,000
    24 Oct 2025, 19:05 BST
    was £6,000,000
  4. Status changed to active
    24 Oct 2025, 19:05 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    24 Oct 2025, 19:05 BST
  6. Tender notice published
    27 Oct 2025, 12:05 GMT
    UK4
  7. Contract award notice published
    16 Mar 2026, 22:18 GMT
    UK6
  8. Status changed to complete
    16 Mar 2026, 22:18 GMT
  9. Contract signature expected
    27 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  10. Contract details notice published
    17 Aug 2026, 12:35 BST
    UK7
  11. Buyer details updated
    17 Aug 2026, 12:35 BST
Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2025-10: 2 releases · 21 Oct 2025, 24 Oct 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 3
Awarded value £1,190,0003 awards exc. VAT
Bids received 11
Contracts signed 3latest 27 Mar 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Accent Group Ltd.1 award
Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031Extensions: Accent Group Ltd 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.£1,125,00013 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 3 · Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for Accent Group Ltd1 award
Advisory insurance brokers1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031Extensions: Accent Group Ltd 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.£30,00013 Mar 2026Awarded
Across several lots1 award
Jensten, Jensten Insurance Brokers (London & SE) Limitedjoint awardInsurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers Liability and Professional Indemnity as required by Accent Group Ltd1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031Extensions: Accent Group Ltd 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.£35,00013 Mar 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Accent Group Ltd. · Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd

    Signed
    27 Mar 2026
    Value
    £1,125,000
    Period
    1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    2 x 12 months

    No agreed KPIs: Insurance contracts

  • Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for Accent Group Ltd · Advisory insurance brokers

    Signed
    27 Mar 2026
    Value
    £30,000
    Period
    1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    2 x 12 months
  • Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers Liability and Professional Indemnity as required by Accent Group Ltd · Jensten, Jensten Insurance Brokers (London & SE) Limited

    Signed
    27 Mar 2026
    Value
    £35,000
    Period
    1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    2 x 12 months

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Accent Group Ltd.3final-stage tenders · 4 at stage one00—
3 · Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for Accent Group Ltd3final-stage tenders · 4 at stage one00—
4 · Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers Liability as required by Accent Group Ltd3final-stage tenders · 5 at stage one00—
5 · Insurance and related services associated with Professional Indemnity as required by Accent Group Ltd2final-stage tenders · 4 at stage one00—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

4 public bodies on the notice

ACCENT HOUSING LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: IP19229R · GB-PPON: PTXD-7116-XTCR 3rd Floor, Scorex House, 1 Bolton Road, Bradford, Yorkshire & Humber, BD1 4ASContact email

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • YMCA Saint Pauls GroupBeneficiary authority
  • Accent Group LtdContracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentGB-PPON: PTXD-7116-XTCR Bradford, Yorkshire & HumberContact name, email
  • Gibbs Laidler Consulting LLPProcuring entityWorking on behalf of the contracting authorityGB-PPON: PGJB-3773-RCMH Sevenoaks, South EastContact name, email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

6 commercial parties on the notice
  • ADVISORY INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 04043759GB-PPON: PPLC-9298-MYDW 2 Minster Court, London, London, EC3R 7PDContact email
  • ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: SC108909GB-PPON: PJDT-7565-GDLD Spectrum Building, 7th Floor, 55 Blythswood Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 7ATContact email
  • Advisory insurance brokersAwarded supplier 2 Minster Court, London, London, EC3R 7BBContact name, email
  • Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers LtdAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PJDT-7565-GDLD 55 Blythswood Street, Spectrum Building, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 7ATContact name, email
  • JENSTEN INSURANCE BROKERS (LONDON & SE) LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 00910250GB-PPON: PYZB-3633-BXMJ The Old Court House, South Woodford, London, E18 2QFContact email
  • JenstenAwarded supplier The Old Court House,, 191 High Road, South Woodford, London, London, E18 2QFContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (9)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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