Planning

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Cottsway Housing Association Limited

COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 15:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procuring process involves Cottsway Housing Association, which is in the planning stage for acquiring insurance and related services for various general insurable risks. These services include property damage, business interruption, and various liability insurances, among others. The process is situated within the services industry category, focused in the United Kingdom, and is currently in the planning phase. The pre-market engagement is scheduled for 3rd July 2025, and businesses interested in engaging should contact the appointed procuring entity, Gibbs Laidler Consulting LLP. The total estimated value for the tender is £2,925,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 26th March 2026, running for a period with potential renewal options.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in insurance services, particularly those with capabilities in providing comprehensive coverage across various risk categories. Businesses well-suited to competing for this contract would likely possess a robust understanding of housing-related insurance requirements, experience in multi-risk policies, and the ability to offer tailored services that meet the strategic ambitions of housing associations. Engaging in the pre-market sessions could provide valuable insights into the buyer's expectations and foster advantageous relationships, thereby enhancing the chance of securing this high-value contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Cottsway Housing Association Limited

Notice Description

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, professional indemnity, fidelity guarantee/crime and employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Cottsway Housing Association Limited. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=959933713

Planning Information

Pre-market engagement meetings are available upon request. Should a meeting be arranged you will be provided with the opportunity to hear from Cottsway, The meeting will include an overview of the organisation, including discussion on stock profile, development and strategy ambitions for the next five years. Should you wish to arrange a meeting please contact procurement@gibbslaidler.co.uk. Pre Engagement Meetings will be held either in person or online at the discretion of the contracting authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055042
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033814-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Additional Buyers

GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLP

Contact Name
Carly Taylor-Pickering, Jeremy Flint
Contact Email
carly.taylor@cottsway.co.uk, jeremy.flint@gibbslaidler.co.uk
Contact Phone
01993 890153, 07841 632923

Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 4YG
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Further Information

Notice Documents

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