Tender

Provision of insurance cover for assets and services

THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

07 May 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

Thetford Town Council is inviting tenders for the provision of insurance cover for its assets and operations under the title "Provision of insurance cover for assets and services." This procurement falls under the financial and insurance services industry category and is located in Thetford, Norfolk. The council is undergoing restructuring, and the insurance requirement is for a one-year period starting 1st July 2026. The tender is currently in the open procedure stage, allowing submissions until 4pm on 5th June 2026. Interested parties should submit their tenders electronically or in hard copy, addressing them to Thetford Town Council in accordance with the specified guidelines.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for insurance providers, particularly those with experience in offering bespoke solutions to local government entities undergoing organisational changes. Businesses specialising in financial and insurance services can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint in the public sector. While the contract is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, all relevant organisations with the capacity to meet the full insurance coverage requirements are encouraged to compete. Success in acquiring this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and demonstrate its ability to meet complex municipal insurance needs.

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Notice Title

Provision of insurance cover for assets and services

Notice Description

Thetford Town Council Is Seeking Tenders for the Provision of Insurance for Thetford Town Council's Assets and Operations Thet 2026/02: Provision of Insurance Thetford Town Council is seeking tenders for the provision of insurance for a one-year period commencing 1 July 2026. The reason for the short-period is that the Town Council is undergoing a restructuring at present and some of its assets and operations will be transferred to a charitable trust, which is expected to take place on or before 30 June 2027. Details of Thetford Town Council's insurance requirements are set out in the attached documents, which include the latest fixed asset register. Further information or clarification can be obtained from Alan Yorke, Deputy Town Clerk, on telephone (01842) 754247 or by email alanyorke@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk A single priced premium (excluding vehicles) confirming the extent and level of cover provided should be set out in the tender response. A fully comprehensive premium for vehicle insurance should be priced separately. Tenders must be submitted by 4pm on 5th June 2026, either electronically or in hard copy format. Electronic tenders should be emailed to: townclerk@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk, using the subject message as Thet 2026/02 Insurance. A hard copy should be delivered in sealed envelopes, marked for the attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council and labelled as Thet 2026/02 Insurance. The postal or delivery address is The Carnegie, Cage Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DS Tel: (01842) 754247 Please note that details of the winning contract will be published on our website in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Transparency Code 2014.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9816864d-8f15-475a-928d-9f4aac6e8e99
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
THETFORD
Postcode
IP24 2DS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Thetford Castle
Westminster Constituency
South West Norfolk

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