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The Provision of Insurance - Casualty Insurance - Excess Layer 4 (PS50m over PS125m)

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 12:57

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Hampshire County Council, involves the provision of Excess Layer Casualty Insurance. The contract title is "The Provision of Insurance - Casualty Insurance - Excess Layer 4 (£50m over £125m)," classified under the liability insurance services category. The contract covers Public and Products Liability and Pollution Liability, set to increase the council's liability limits. The procurement method was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, concluding on 25 March 2026, with the award dated 26 March 2026. Hampshire County Council's insurance policy procurement, servicing their Winchester location, sets the contract from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 with an award value of approximately £44,317.72, provided by Chubb European Group SE.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale insurance providers with capabilities in public sector risks, product and pollution liabilities. Companies specialising in liability insurance services such as Chubb European Group SE, which successfully secured this award, are ideally poised to compete in such procurements. Given the value and scope, this contract suits insurers that can provide comprehensive coverage and meet Hampshire County Council’s stringent requirements for indemnity and liability. Businesses looking to expand in the public sector insurance market may find similar opportunities beneficial, leveraging their expertise in competitive quotations for governmental and municipal entities.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Insurance - Casualty Insurance - Excess Layer 4 (PS50m over PS125m)

Notice Description

Casualty Excess Layer Insurance is a commercial Insurance Policy purchased to increase Hampshire County Council's limits of liability over the primary insurance cover of PS50million, to provide appropriate indemnity for the County Council's risks. This insurance is on a Combined Liability basis and consists of Public and Products Liability and Pollution Liability and provides insurance against third party claims for injury, damage to property and financial loss arising from activities as a County Council. This includes claims against the County Council arising from the use of the Highways.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b39dc1c5-ae9b-41d0-b451-69ea5bad7aa8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66516000 - Liability insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,317 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,317 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHUBB EUROPEAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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