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ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 1 - Property

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Feb 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Hastings Borough Council, designated under the tender ID "HBC - 015984", focused on securing insurance coverage and associated services in the "Property" lot under CPV code 66510000, which pertains to insurance services. The contract, valued at GBP 601,637.98, was awarded to Protector Insurance, following a selective procurement process via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award phase concludes the procurement stages, which adhered to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 1st April 2028, covering the South East of England as the delivery region.

This tender presents meaningful opportunities for businesses operating in the insurance sector, particularly those capable of engaging with selective procurement frameworks, such as SME-qualified entities. The competition was facilitated through the YPO DPS 1198 Insurance Placement, indicating that firms familiar with dynamic purchasing systems would find it especially relevant. As such, businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector insurance market, and those with the ability to provide comprehensive property insurance services, would be well-suited to pursue similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 1 - Property

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 1 - Property was awarded to Protector Insurance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29dc1727-c077-45cd-a29a-014ff474e3cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd76555-3efc-47ef-a8ec-72abb4419f85
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£601,637 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£601,637 £500K-£1M
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

PROTECTOR INSURANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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