Award

ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 6

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Feb 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 6" was conducted by Hastings Borough Council, which serves as the contracting authority. This contract falls under the insurance services category (CPV code 66510000) and pertains to the South East region, UK. The process employed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement via a mini-competition through the YPO DPS 1198 Insurance Placement. The award was completed with Zurich Insurance Company being the successful supplier for Lot 6 – Engineering Insurance and Inspection. The award was made public on 9th February 2026, and the contract period is set to run from 1st April 2025 to 1st April 2028, with the tendering phase concluding on 21st February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance services industry, particularly those capable of providing robust engineering insurance and inspection services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from this procurement, as the suitability criteria noted support SME participation. Businesses that specialise in working with public sector entities and can navigate framework agreements, such as the YPO DPS, will find this process structured to give them an advantage. By engaging with contracts like this, companies can expand their portfolios and strengthen their presence in the public sector insurance market.

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Notice Title

ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 6

Notice Description

The procurement process was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Specifically, the Contracting Authority (Hastings Borough Council) used the Mini-Competition option via the YPO DPS 1198 Insurance Placement. As a result of the mini-competition, Lot 6 - Engineering Insurance and Inspection was awarded to Zurich Insurance Company.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a8747aa-0ff5-4b98-9a2d-8690f5631d58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065699b8-fe4a-4979-8bd9-1e23a6d442e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,534 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,534 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSURANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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