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The Provision of Insurance - Medical Malpractice Insurance

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Medical Malpractice Insurance, classified under professional liability insurance services (CPV: 66516500), with the contract being awarded to CNA Insurance Company Limited. The process utilised a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, covering the County Council's nursing homes and health services against third-party claims. Located in Winchester, England, the procurement represents a significant investment of £117,768. The award stage was reached, with the contract status confirmed as active on 26th March 2026.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities specifically to large-scale insurers capable of delivering comprehensive medical malpractice coverage. Companies like CNA Insurance Company Limited, with substantial expertise in professional liability insurance, can benefit by expanding their portfolio within the public sector. While SMEs and VCSEs were not deemed suitable for this opportunity, similar future tenders may encourage specialised insurers to bolster their services to meet public service needs in the healthcare sector. The competitive nature of such contracts underscores the importance for interested businesses to maintain robust credentials and an adept financial background to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Insurance - Medical Malpractice Insurance

Notice Description

Medical Malpractice insurance covers the County Council in respect of claims from third parties arising from the County Council's provision of nursing homes, nurses, non-clinical nurses and occupational health services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d426d01d-9b6b-4cf2-ae83-82cc660e3f9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3b040a2-ab9d-484a-8878-70874febf95b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

66516500 - Professional liability insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,768 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,768 £100K-£500K
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CNA INSURANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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