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Commercial Property Insurance_YPO1198

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Somerset Council culminated in the award of a contract for "Commercial Property Insurance" under YPO 1198. Categorized in the Financial and Insurance Services industry, this comprehensive insurance provision extends across various regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe. The awarding stage of the process was completed as of 12 March 2026, with the subsequent contract scheduled to start on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2029. This procurement pertains to services and was executed through a tender initiation type, although specific procurement methods were not detailed.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in property insurance, particularly those capable of providing extensive coverage across multiple territories such as the British Overseas Territories and beyond. Despite the completed award process, the nature of this contract, held by Aviva Insurance Limited, highlights the potential growth for enterprises that can offer competitive insurance services suited for public sector requirements. Companies with expertise in financial and insurance services would have been well-positioned to compete, although the suitability categorisation indicated a preference for larger enterprises over SMEs and VCSEs.

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Notice Title

Commercial Property Insurance_YPO1198

Notice Description

Commercial Property Insurance_YPO1198 This invitation for Further Competition is under YPO 1198 for provision of Commercial and Industrial Property Insurance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6938a28-7d24-48f1-b5c2-48a954f3ef2e
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVIVA INSURANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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