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Provision of Insurance and Related Services to English Rural Housing Association

ENGLISH RURAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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27 Oct 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Insurance and Related Services to English Rural Housing Association" has concluded with the contract award to Marsh. The contracting authority, English Rural Housing Association, based in Godalming, United Kingdom, conducted this procurement under the industry category of services, specifically insurance services. The open and competitive flexible procedure was used to award contracts across three lots, each focusing on different insurable risks, including property and liability, cyber risk, and terrorism-related risks. The procurement process reached the award stage on the 27th of October 2025, with the contract set to commence on the 31st of October 2025, and the assessments being concluded by the 23rd of October 2025. The contracts are structured with potential renewals, providing a service period until 2028, with an option to extend until 2030.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses experienced in insurance services and risk management, specifically those capable of providing comprehensive coverage and financial stability. The procurement is suitable for large scale companies with a robust financial rating, as English Rural Housing Association requires firms with a minimum rating of 'BBB' or equivalent from reputable credit agencies. This opens pathways for insurers and brokers who can demonstrate expertise, quality service delivery, and cost-effectiveness. The procurement structure allows suppliers to establish long-term agreements, contributing to sustained business growth through reliable service partnerships with the contracting authority. Small to medium-sized enterprises with strong credentials in these areas may also find opportunities by participating in different stages of the procurement process, particularly if they can offer competitive options within the defined lots.

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Notice Title

Provision of Insurance and Related Services to English Rural Housing Association

Notice Description

English Rural Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks. The programme will require Insurance and related services for risks that may include but not be limited to: property damage and business interruption, employers, public, products and property owners liability, business combined/office, money, all risks, computer, contract works, group personal accident and employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of English Rural Housing Association. Suppliers will be required to have the financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of 'BBB' from standard and poor, 'B++' from AM Best, or an equivalent rating by an independent and reputable credit rating agency and approved by the bidder's market security committee. In the case of any rating less than A-, the contracting authority will evaluate and accept the nominated insurer(s) at its sole discretion, subject to disclosure and acceptance prior to the ITT bid deadline of the bidder's market security committee's latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder's market security committee. Suppliers will be assessed but not limited to the following high level criterion: - The ability to provide the Contracting Authority with a choice of suitable insurers and/or suitable cover options - A skilled and competent service team, being Client Relationship Management, Insurance Claims management, Insurance Broking / underwriting and insurable risk managers - The delivery of quality service to the Contracting Authority and our clients, including that provided to us by any third-party contractor employed by you or by the Insurer(s) you propose Please note the contract will commence as expected on the 31st October To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=989638243

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05155a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068424-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66516000 - Liability insurance services

66516500 - Professional liability insurance services

66517300 - Risk management insurance services

66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£655,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENGLISH RURAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
James Foreman
Contact Email
james.foreman@gibbslaidler.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1959562242

Buyer Location

Locality
GODALMING
Postcode
GU7 2QF
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Pilgrims
Westminster Constituency
Godalming and Ash

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARSH

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