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Published 29 May 2026, 16:47 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Insurance and Related Services to The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited

Official notice

Authority: The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited (Public body)·On behalf of: YMCA Saint Pauls Group

6 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableMax 5 lots per supplier
Published estimate£2,280,000total for 6 lots · £2,282,500 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 24 Jun 2026
Lots 6max 5 won per supplier
Contract term 3 yrsends 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensions · starts 1 Dec 2026

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited 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, motor fleet, business combined/office, money, all risks, computer, contract works, group personal accident and employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited.

Suppliers will be required to have the financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of ‘A-’. 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
  • 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 40% Cost / 60% Quality.

CPV: Engineering insurance services · Financial and insurance services · Insurance claims adjustment services · Insurance services · Liability insurance services · Motor vehicle insurance services · Motor vehicle liability insurance services · Professional liability insurance services · Risk management insurance services

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · all with a published value (£2,280,000 together) · win at most 5 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Insurance and related services for Property, Legal Liability, Motor and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited.Renewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£2,120,000

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited. 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 employment practices liability and motor. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £2,120,000 exc. VAT · £2,120,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited 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 Engineering insurance and inspections for The Pioneer Housing and Community Group LimitedRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£15,000

The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for engineering insurance and inspections.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £15,000 exc. VAT · £17,500 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited 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 Cyber Risk for The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited.Renewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£55,000

The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Cyber Risk cover.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £55,000 exc. VAT · £55,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited 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 Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re) for The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited.Renewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£40,000

The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited 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 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £40,000 exc. VAT · £40,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited 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. Please note, The Pioneer Group will award either Lot 4 or Lot 5 at its sole discretion and will not Award both. The Lot 5 estimate value has been left blank to avoid value duplication.
Lot #5Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited.Renewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£0

The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited 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 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited 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. Please note, The Pioneer Group will award either Lot 4 or Lot 5 at its sole discretion and will not Award both. The Lot 5 estimate value has been left blank to avoid value duplication.
Lot #6Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers for The Pioneer Housing and Community Group LimitedRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£50,000

The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers cover.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £50,000 exc. VAT · £50,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited 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 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: The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Lots 1-6 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 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
29 May 2026, 16:47 BST
Last source update
4 Jun 2026, 11:25 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 9 Oct 2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-051024
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Engineering insurance servicesFinancial and insurance servicesInsurance claims adjustment servicesInsurance servicesLiability insurance servicesMotor vehicle insurance servicesMotor vehicle liability insurance servicesProfessional liability insurance servicesRisk management insurance services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a957 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 40% Cost / 60% 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)
24 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
Submission deadline
24 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
Clarification deadline
24 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

29 May 2026 → 1 Dec 2026 · 6 dates
  1. Tender notice published146 days ago
    29 May 2026, 16:47 BST
  2. Latest notice published140 days ago
    4 Jun 2026, 11:25 BST
  3. Clarification questions by120 days ago
    24 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
  4. Submission deadline120 days ago
    24 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
  5. Award decision expected by12 days ago
    9 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  6. Today
    22 Oct 2026
  7. Contract startsin 40 days
    1 Dec 2026

Notice history

4 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 May 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    29 May 2026, 16:47 BST
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    2 Jun 2026, 08:44 BST
    UK4
  3. Tender notice published
    3 Jun 2026, 14:56 BST
    UK4
  4. Tender notice published
    4 Jun 2026, 11:25 BST
    UK4
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2026-05: 1 release · 29 May 2026

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited.

Contracting authorityPublic undertaking GB-PPON: PHRZ-1724-NBZD 11 High Street, Castle Vale, Birmingham, West Midlands, B35 7PRContact email

Other public bodies

Official documents & specifications (5)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

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