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Published 14 Jul 2026, 15:08 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Insurance and Related Services to ForHousing

Official notice

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

6 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitableMax 5 lots per supplier
Published estimate£11,215,000total for 6 lots · £11,215,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 29 Sept 2026
Lots 6max 5 won per supplier
Contract term 3 yrsends 1 Apr 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2032 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2027

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

ForHousing are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services for Property, 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, and contract works. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Yorkshire Housing.

Suppliers will be required to have the financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of ‘A-’ from standard and poor, 'A-' 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

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:

www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manche… ↗

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

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  • 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 are 60% quality, 40% cost.

CPV: Insurance services

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · all with a published value (£11,215,000 together) · win at most 5 of them · 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 ForHousingRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£10,500,000

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for ForHousing. 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, and fidelity guarantee/crime. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of ForHousing.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 1 Apr 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2032 with extensionsValue: £10,500,000 exc. VAT · £10,500,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: An additional 2 years may be granted subject to satisfactory performance.
Lot #2Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk for ForHousingRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£500,000

ForHousing are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services for Cyber Risk cover.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 1 Apr 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2032 with extensionsValue: £500,000 exc. VAT · £500,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: An additional 2 years may be granted subject to satisfactory performance.
Lot #3Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for ForHousingRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£50,000

ForHousing 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.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 1 Apr 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2032 with extensionsValue: £50,000 exc. VAT · £50,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: An additional 2 years may be granted subject to satisfactory performance.
Lot #4Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for ForHousingRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£50,000

ForHousing 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.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 1 Apr 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2032 with extensionsValue: £50,000 exc. VAT · £50,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: An additional 2 years may be granted subject to satisfactory performance.
Lot #5Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability for ForHousingRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£115,000

ForHousing are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability cover.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 1 Apr 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2032 with extensionsValue: £115,000 exc. VAT · £115,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: An additional 2 years may be granted subject to satisfactory performance.
Lot #6Insurance and Related Services Associated with Alternative Risk Financing for ForHousingRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£0

Suppliers are invited to put forward proposals for Alternative Risk Financing, offering unique solutions to ForHousing's risk.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 1 Apr 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2032 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: An additional 2 years may be granted subject to satisfactory performance.

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 6 lots
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Criterion 2: 60%
  • Criterion 1: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Criterion 1
  • Criterion 2
Lot distribution rule: Two lots represent different ways of insuring terrorism risk, only one of which will be awarded.
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
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
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
14 Jul 2026, 15:08 BST
Last source update
4 Sept 2026, 15:15 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 8 Feb 2027
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-083989
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Insurance services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb09 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 are 60% quality, 40% cost.

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)
29 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
Submission deadline
29 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
Clarification deadline
29 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

14 Jul 2026 → 1 Apr 2027 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published100 days ago
    14 Jul 2026, 15:08 BST
  2. Market engagement82 days ago
    31 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST

    ForHousing is considering the procurement of its Insurance Programme, anticipated contract start date being 1st April 2027.

    In advance of any formal procurement process, and in accordance with Section 17 (Preliminary Market Engagement) of the Procurement Act 2023, ForHousing intends to undertake a period of pre market engagement. The purpose of this engagement is to share early, high level thinking in relation to the proposed insurance tender and to seek feedback on how these initial ideas may be perceived by the insurance market, including considerations around market appetite, structure and deliverability.

    Given current market dynamics, ForHousing is keen to engage with prospective insurers, as well as brokers, to ensure that discussions are conducted in a fair, transparent and proportionate manner and without conferring any unfair competitive advantage, in line with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023. As a result, we may reach out to insurers directly where we believe there are no exclusive agreements in place with brokers.

    Those insurers and all other interested brokers and providers will then be invited by ForHousing to participate in a pre market engagement meeting.

    Please note the following dates and times in your calendars:

    Tuesday 21st July 3.30pm to 4.30pm

    Thursday 23 July 10am – 11am

    ForHousing will present an overview of the business, strategic plans for the next 3-5 years, risk appetite and existing strategy. There will then follow the opportunity for questions during the allocated time (expected to be 30 mins including the presentation)

    If, however, a further separate meeting is required for interested parties please do contact us. ForHousing would then further assess market capacity and appetite for the Business and any specific requirements that potential Bidders might have and which needs to be factored into the Tender process or the specification in due course.

  3. Next notice expected79 days ago
    3 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Tender notice published48 days ago
    4 Sept 2026, 15:15 BST
  5. Clarification questions by22 days ago
    29 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
  6. Submission deadline22 days ago
    29 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
  7. Today
    22 Oct 2026
  8. Award decision expected byin 110 days
    8 Feb 2027, 23:59 GMT
  9. Contract startsin 161 days
    1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST

Notice history

2 events · 1 release on Find a Tender · since 14 Jul 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    14 Jul 2026, 15:08 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    4 Sept 2026, 15:15 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

ForHousing

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PRDQ-6225-TYYL 52 Regent Street, Eccles, Manchester, North West, M30 0BPContact name, email

Other public bodies

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure