Tender

Swanage Town Council - Tender for Insurance Services

SWANAGE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 12:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swanage Town Council, located in South West England, is seeking tenders for comprehensive insurance services through an open procurement method. This tender, titled "Swanage Town Council - Tender for Insurance Services," aims to cover the council's properties and activities for a three-year period starting from 1 April 2026. It highlights the need for insurance in the event of floods and includes cyber insurance quotes, covering various assets, including those of charitable trusts where the council acts as a corporate trustee. The tender documents, including specifics on additional project cover requirements for a capital project, ensure potential bidders have sufficient details. The deadline for the tender submission is set for 4 March 2026 at noon.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for insurance firms, especially those experienced in serving local government entities such as town and parish councils. The need for comprehensive coverage, including cyber and flood insurance, combined with the future city projects and management of trust assets, makes this an attractive venture for companies aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Businesses specialising in bespoke insurance solutions and having a robust track record with comparable councils are likely to find this tender particularly aligned with their service offerings. The total value of the contract is £80,000, providing a substantial opportunity for qualified insurance providers seeking new business growth avenues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Swanage Town Council - Tender for Insurance Services

Notice Description

Swanage Town Council wishes to invite tenders from insurance providers with experience of town and parish council operations. It requires comprehensive cover for its properties and activities for a three year period commencing 1 April 2026, with an option to extend. The council does not currently have cyber insurance, but quotes should include this category. The council will be undertaking a multi-million pound capital project within the term of this period of cover. The tender should state if additional project cover would be required, or whether project insurance would be included within the insurance schedule as tendered. The council also acts as the corporate trustee for several charitable trusts, with land and asset ownership. Tender submissions should state if the trust assets will be covered under the council's policy. Please note that the council will require insurance cover for flood. Additional information: The documents provided should be sufficient to enable suppliers to provide a quotation/tender. If additional information is required, please email a.spencer @swanage.gov.uk. Tenders are encouraged to be submitted electronically FAO Martin Ayres at: Email address: procurement@swanage.gov.uk Subject line: Swanage Town Council Insurance Tender or: Postal Address: Insurance Tender 2026,FAO Martin Ayres,Town Clerk, Swanage Town Council, Town Hall, High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NZ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-253c5ecc-30cb-49bc-a3cd-38f4b7aa7d16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb6cf45-5794-4c7d-b16b-460773c7e644
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANAGE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alison Spencer
Contact Email
a.spencer@swanage.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01929423636

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANAGE
Postcode
BH19 2NZ
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Swanage
Westminster Constituency
South Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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