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YPO - 001051 Insurance Placement DPS For Housing sector

YPO

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

30 Mar 2026 at 14:44

TenderUpdate

29 Sep 2025 at 10:19

Award

18 Oct 2023 at 06:53

Tender

17 May 2021 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by YPO seeks suppliers for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focusing on the insurance needs of Registered Providers of Social Housing. The tender, classified under 'Financial and insurance services', offers numerous covers including property, liability, and cyber insurance, spanning regions within the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the 'tenderUpdate' stage with amendments made to extend the deadline of the DPS to 23 February 2029. This tender updates the procurement documents available on YPO's electronic portal, ensuring unrestricted access for participants. The original tender commenced on 5 July 2021, with key stakeholders including the YPO Contracts Team now accessible through updated contact information.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to firms in the insurance and related services industry, particularly those with expertise in handling large-scale insurance solutions. Business growth can be fostered through engagement in a DPS, allowing flexibility and dynamic participation until 2029. Suitable businesses might include insurers, brokers, and managing general agents, capable of providing a comprehensive package of insurance services for social housing providers. By participating in this procurement, firms can expand their market presence in the public sector, leveraging quality and cost-focused criteria in their proposals, as outlined by the awarded contract with Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd, which exemplifies the potential monetary value with previously signed contracts exceeding £2 million.

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Notice Title

YPO - 001051 Insurance Placement DPS For Housing sector

Notice Description

YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of insurance and any related services. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of Registered Providers of Social Housing

Lot Information

Lot 1

Providers are requested to submit proposals for the following covers as a package: * Property Stock * Terrorism * Combined Liability o Excess Liability * Office Combined * Computers * Contract works * Engineering * Crime * Commercial Legal Expenses * Group Personal Accident and Business Travel * Professional Indemnity * Medical Malpractice * Motor Fleet * Cyber Liability o Excess Cyber Liability

Options: Proposals are required on the basis of an initial contract period of 3 years from 1st October 2023 with the option to extend the contract for an additional 2 years.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 8.5 years from the commencement date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b18f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029230-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,036,833 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 20305 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2021 - 4 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 8.5 years from the commencement date.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YPO
Additional Buyers

EMH

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Coalville West
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS

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