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ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 3

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Feb 2026 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Hastings Borough Council has successfully completed its procurement process titled "ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 3," focusing on insurance services. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 66510000, involved a selective procurement method defined as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically executed via the YPO DPS 1198 Insurance Placement. The contract was formally awarded to Protector Insurance on 27th March 2025, covering a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 1st April 2028. The total contract value amounts to £359,829.31, with services deliverable in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically benefiting organisations situated in Hastings, England. This contracting process is now in the award stage.

This tender opportunity presented significant growth prospects particularly for businesses specialising in insurance services. The procurement method allowed for a mini-competition under the call-off framework, prioritising efficiency and competitive pricing for the council. With a substantial contract value, the selected supplier, Protector Insurance, a large-scale firm, reinforces the importance of capacity and expertise in the insurance domain. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) found this process conducive given its alignment with SME preferences, although voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted. This contract highlights opportunities for growth among businesses capable of delivering comprehensive liability insurance solutions, meeting regulatory requirements, and providing services within an established public framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 3

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 3 - Combined Liability was awarded to Protector Insurance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4df59b70-309a-467f-9b60-4f071c30ce18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2634bb-7796-4542-90ab-e3db95a08328
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
£359,829 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£359,829 £100K-£500K
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

Buyer & Supplier

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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