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Swanage Town Council - Tender for Insurance Services

SWANAGE TOWN COUNCIL

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Award

25 Mar 2026 at 15:54

Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

Swanage Town Council is advancing in the procurement process for its insurance services contract, which has reached the award stage. Having initiated the tender process open to suppliers within the insurance sector, the council is seeking comprehensive coverage for its properties and activities starting 1 April 2026, for a duration of three years with an option to extend. Located in the South West region of England, the council requires coverage including cyber insurance, flood risks, and potential multi-million-pound capital project protection. The tender period concluded on 4 March 2026, and Zurich Municipal has been awarded the contract, valued at £74,826, as of 23 March 2026. The buyer is Swanage Town Council, with Alison Spencer as the contact point, reachable at a.spencer@swanage.gov.uk.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for insurance providers experienced in town and parish council operations. With requirements extending to comprehensive insurance coverage and potential involvement in large-scale projects, businesses capable of delivering adaptable insurance solutions—including cyber and flood insurance—will find this contract beneficial. Additionally, town councils acting as corporate trustees may require specialised knowledge in covering trust assets. Large insurance firms with capabilities to manage diverse risk categories and custom insurance specifications stand to benefit from competing for similar future tenders. The open procurement method suggests that there are opportunities for providers across the sector to participate.

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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

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/12986b3f-9516-457b-a372-5904e0fe89cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£74,826 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
SWANAGE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH MUNICIPAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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