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The Provision of Insurance - Casualty Insurance - Excess Layer 2 (PS25m over PS75m)

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 13:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Hampshire County Council involves the provision of insurance services, specifically Casualty Insurance - Excess Layer 2, to increase the Council's liability coverage. This contract has been categorised under the industry classification "Liability insurance services" with a CPV code of 66516000. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the procurement stage identified as "award" having been completed on 26th March 2026. The procurement method used was a "limited" approach, specifically through competitive quotation below the threshold. The service is meant to cover activities across England, with a focus on third-party claims related to Hampshire County Council's operations, including highway-related claims.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in liability insurance services to engage with a large public sector client. Businesses with capabilities in providing comprehensive insurance solutions that cover public, product, employers', and pollution liabilities will find this particularly beneficial. Large-scale insurance providers, like the awardee Aspen Insurance UK Limited, which has secured the contract, are generally well-suited for such opportunities due to the scale and complexity involved in managing high-value policy coverage. There are no specific suitability requirements for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference for established providers in this field.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Insurance - Casualty Insurance - Excess Layer 2 (PS25m over PS75m)

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, Employers' 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/64dee920-8bfa-4e9a-8976-f24551ec5664
Current Stage
Award
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
£33,320 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,320 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
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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

ASPEN INSURANCE

Further Information

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