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Provision of Insurance - Professional Indemnity (Property Services)

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Apr 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "Provision of Insurance - Professional Indemnity (Property Services)" was awarded by Hampshire County Council, located in Winchester, England. This contract falls under the industry category of Professional Liability Insurance Services (CPV code: 66516500), and is designated primarily as a service contract. The procurement process was conducted through a limited competitive quotation method, specifically below threshold. The contract, valued at £56,000, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award notice published on 8th April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in professional indemnity insurance services to expand their portfolio through government contracts. While the tender may not be applicable to SMEs or VCSEs due to its specific suitability criteria, larger companies with the capability to provide comprehensive liability coverage against third-party claims would find this opportunity well-suited for growth. This contract allows the awarded business, such as CNA Insurance Company Limited—a large-scale enterprise based in London—to establish or strengthen its presence within the public sector insurance market, align their service offerings with government requirements, and potentially secure future contracts with similar profiles.

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Notice Title

Provision of Insurance - Professional Indemnity (Property Services)

Notice Description

Professional Indemnity insurance is a specialised branch of liability insurance which is most commonly purchased as a stand-alone policy. Professional Indemnity insurance provides liability cover against third party claims for financial loss, damage or injury arising from a breach of professional duty, negligent acts, errors or omissions of Hampshire County Council in its professional capacity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47f83bcf-87f4-44b9-b68f-4d7837b578b8
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

66516500 - Professional liability insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
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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