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ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 2

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Feb 2026 at 12:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Hastings Borough Council has completed the procurement process for Lot 2 of the tender titled "ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance Coverage and Associated Services," with the award given to Protector Insurance. This procurement falls under the category of insurance services (CPV 66510000) and covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method involved a selective call-off from a framework agreement, specifically via the YPO DPS 1198 Insurance Placement mini-competition. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 21 February 2025 and the start of the contract on 1 April 2025, running until 1 April 2028, with a total value of £410,316.51.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance services industry, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive coverage and associated advisory services. Given that the procurement process was selective, businesses involved in similar frameworks have the potential to benefit from engaging in such competitions, enhancing their market presence and expanding client portfolios. Businesses with capabilities to meet the specific needs outlined in such framework agreements would be well-positioned to compete effectively in future procurements. The inclusion of SMEs indicates the possibility for smaller firms to engage and succeed in such tenders, fostering growth and development within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 2

Notice Description

The procurement process was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Specifically, the Contracting Authority (Hastings Borough Council) used the Mini-Competition option via the YPO DPS 1198 Insurance Placement. As a result of the mini-competition, Lot 2 - Industrial and Commercial was awarded to Protector Insurance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb393ff9-40c3-4531-95c3-0cb53d24d562
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce357d3d-ac13-4fd1-8508-ba84c048396d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£410,316 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£410,316 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2028 3-4 years
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
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROTECTOR INSURANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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