Official UK procurement notice
Insurance and related services tender 2026
Authority: Sanctuary Housing Association (Housing)·On behalf of: GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLP
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe 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, professional indemnity and fidelity guarantee/crime.
- How the procedure runs: The procurement will be conducted using a Competitive Flexible Procedure consisting of a Selection Questionnaire stage followed by invitation to tender for shortlisted candidates. Further details are contained within the procurement documents.
CPV: Insurance services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Framework period
- 5 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 31 May 2027
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #11Renewal UK, North East +9Published value£150,000,000
Insurance and related services for Property, Legal Liability and other General (Non-Life) insurable risks
Lot #22Renewal UKPublished value£30,000,000
Insurance and related services associated with the Motor Fleet as required by Sanctuary Housing and its subsidiary organisations.
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).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality: 60%
- Cost: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality
- Cost
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Insurance and related services tender 2026” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
Competition for Insurance services (CPV 6651), and who usually turns up
Sanctuary Housing Association has too little published record in this market to describe on its own. No delivery region is published, so no market column stands beside whatever it has. This notice is a framework or DPS, so only frameworks and DPS are compared. Whole-market view: Insurance services (CPV 6651) →
How the contest usually goes
Winner shares use published awards; bid and price charts use contested lots.
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How often small and medium firms win.
Share of awards where the winner’s size is known.
The counts under this question show how many awards have a known supplier size.
Small firms have won here. Neither number says whether you qualify; it describes who has been winning.
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How often local firms win similar work.
Winners with a registered address in the delivery region, out of awards with a known address.
A local branch does not count if the registered address is elsewhere.
Most of this buyer’s recorded winners are registered in the delivery region.
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How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.
Middle value in days from the deadline to the first award notice, on competitions that published both dates.
Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.
No decision dates published to compare.
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How often work is awarded with no recorded rival.
Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.
Thin markets produce this too; it is not proof of a tailored specification.
Direct awards or one recorded bid are common here. Check the route before spending time on a bid.
Assess each lot i
What past awards tell you about each lot.
See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
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What past awards tell you about each lot.
See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
Open a lot for its forecast, this buyer’s previous supplier and possible competitors, from published award history, not a bid list
Lot #11CPV 66510000Published estimate£150m
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid16%
2–350%
4–628%
7+6%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| £76m119 awards in 36m · last this month | 53 live · £96m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 3% below n=34 | |
| £58m88 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 40 live · £14m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=36 | |
Marsh LtdLarge | £56m129 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 60 live · £45m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 3% below n=45 |
Zurich MunicipalLarge | £19m64 awards in 36m · last this month | 28 live · £27m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% below n=28 |
| £12m41 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 19 live · £804k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=15 |
Lot #22CPV 66510000Published estimate£30m
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid10%
2–357%
4–629%
7+5%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| £76m119 awards in 36m · last this month | 53 live · £96m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 3% below n=34 | |
| £58m88 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 40 live · £14m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=36 | |
Marsh LtdLarge | £56m129 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 60 live · £45m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 3% below n=45 |
Zurich MunicipalLarge | £19m64 awards in 36m · last this month | 28 live · £27m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 4% below n=28 |
| £12m41 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 19 live · £804k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=15 |
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
- Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
- Every figure shows what it rests on. Not every notice publishes a bid count, a value or a delivery region, so each figure carries the number of records behind it, and one built on few records is marked as such. The on a figure explains it; the counting rules are in the methodology. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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
- Open admission
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 18 May 2026, 11:01 BST
- Last source update
- 21 Oct 2026, 11:56 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 5 Apr 2027
- Authority reference
DN830754- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-096213- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ac5Find a Tender
- How it runs
The procurement will be conducted using a Competitive Flexible Procedure consisting of a Selection Questionnaire stage followed by invitation to tender for shortlisted candidates. Further details are contained within the procurement documents.
- Risks
Risks include changes in the insurance market, insurer capacity, claims experience, regulatory changes, economic conditions and failure by the contractor to meet agreed service levels.
How to participate & submission route
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 6 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Appointment period ends
- 6 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 23 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
18 May 2026 → 31 May 2027 · 9 dates- Planning notice published157 days ago18 May 2026, 11:01 BST
- Market engagement37 days ago15 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
Sanctuary is undertaking early market engagement with prospective bidders and other participants within the insurance market in advance of its forthcoming insurance services tender.
The purpose of this pre-engagement activity is to provide an overview of our organisation, outline our anticipated insurance requirements, and present our proposed procurement approach and indicative timetable. The sessions will also provide an opportunity for interested parties to ask questions, offer high-level feedback, and help inform the development of the final tender documentation prior to the formal launch of the procurement.
Attendance at any meeting or event is entirely optional and will not form part of the evaluation process, nor will it confer any advantage or disadvantage in the subsequent tender. This pre-engagement is intended solely to promote transparency, improve market understanding, and support an open and competitive procurement process.
Pre-engagement meetings will be held in person on Monday 14 September and Tuesday 15 September 2026 at:
Sanctuary House
Chamber Court
Castle Street
Worcester
WR1 3ZQ
You must request a meeting no later than midday on Thursday 10 September 2026. Spaces are limited, therefore if you wish to attend, please confirm your interest and availability as early as possible by emailing [email protected] with "Insurance Services Tender" in the email title.
To assist Sanctuary in understanding the market and the likely composition of potential tender responses, please provide the following information when registering your interest:
- Organisation name
- Contact name and details
- Whether you are a broker or insurer
- Classes of cover provided
- If you are a broker, whether you intend to bid independently or in partnership with insurer(s)
- Name and position of attendees at meeting
Brokers may bring representatives from up to two preferred insurer partners to the meeting, subject to space availability.
Sanctuary reserves the right to limit attendee numbers where capacity constraints apply.
Once you submit your interest, your request will be reviewed and allocation of available meeting slots confirmed.
Due to limited parking on site, we cannot accommodate parking for these sessions.
Several nearby pay-and-display car parks are available, and Worcester Foregate Street railway station is a short walk from the offices.
- Next notice expected31 days ago21 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published10 days ago12 Oct 2026, 15:52 BST
- Latest notice published1 day ago21 Oct 2026, 11:56 BST
- Today22 Oct 2026
- Clarification questions byin 1 day23 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsin 15 days · period end, not a bid countdown6 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 165 days5 Apr 2027, 23:59 BST
- Contract startsin 220 days31 May 2027, 00:00 BST
Notice history
8 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 18 May 2026- Pipeline notice published18 May 2026, 11:01 BSTUK1
- Preliminary market engagement notice published19 Aug 2026, 16:11 BSTUK2
- Published value published: £150,000,00019 Aug 2026, 16:11 BST
- Tender notice published12 Oct 2026, 15:52 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active12 Oct 2026, 15:52 BST
- Procurement method changed12 Oct 2026, 15:52 BST
- Buyer details updated12 Oct 2026, 15:52 BST
- Tender notice published21 Oct 2026, 11:56 BSTUK4
Published amendments (1)
Alternative web address to www.sanctuary-tenders.co.uk is https://procontract.due-north.com/
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2026-05: 1 release · 18 May 2026
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLPProcuring entityProviding procurement consultancy on behalf of the contracting authority
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Pipeline notice Pipeline notice on Find a Tender