This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2026 at 18:28

Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 15:46

Planning

29 Aug 2025 at 11:48

Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

Anchor Hanover Group has successfully completed a procurement process for comprehensive insurance services. The procurement was conducted through a competitive flexible procedure and involved multiple lots, each addressing specific insurance needs, including property, motor, terrorism, cyber, and directors & officers liability. The buyer, a prominent sub-central government public authority located in Bradford, aimed to secure a robust risk and insurance strategy in accordance with PA23 regulations. Key procurements were awarded on 14 May 2026, and the contracts are set to commence on 1 July 2026, lasting initially until 30 June 2029, with potential extensions. The procurement covered the entire UK, ensuring extensive service delivery across various regions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the insurance sector, particularly those capable of managing large-scale, complex insurance portfolios. It is particularly suitable for large insurance organisations with an inclination towards providing diverse and flexible risk management solutions. Companies involved in services such as property insurance, business liability, and cyber risk especially stand to benefit, as they can contribute to meeting the comprehensive coverage requirements outlined in the procurement process. The procurement structure allows for flexibility, enabling providers to introduce innovative risk transfer options, thereby fostering potential growth and strategic partnerships within the insurance market.

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Notice Title

Anchor Insurance Services

Notice Description

A comprehensive and flexible risk and insurance strategy delivered in accordance with PA23 regulations across Property, Motor, Terrorism Non Pool-Re, Cyber, Directors & Officiers.

Lot Information

Insurance and related services for All Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Anchor Hanover Group

Options: Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with two 12 month optional extensions if both parties mutually agree.

Insurance and related services for Leasehold Property & Business Interruption for Anchor Hanover Group

Options: Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with two 12 month optional extensions if both parties mutually agree.

Insurance and related services associated with Care Homes & Retirement Villages for Anchor Hanover Group

Options: Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with two 12 month optional extensions if both parties mutually agree.

Insurance and related services associated with All Other Property for Anchor Hanover Group

Options: Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with two 12 month optional extensions if both parties mutually agree.

Insurance and related services associated with Motor for Anchor Hanover Group

Options: Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with two 12 month optional extensions if both parties mutually agree.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism (Pool Re) for Anchor Hanover Group

Options: Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with two 12 month optional extensions if both parties mutually agree.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool Re) for Anchor Hanover Group

Options: Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with two 12 month optional extensions if both parties mutually agree.

Insurance and Related Services Associated with Cyber for Anchor Hanover Group

Options: Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with two 12 month optional extensions if both parties mutually agree.

Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers' Liability for Anchor Hanover Group

Options: Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with two 12 month optional extensions if both parties mutually agree.

Insurance and related services associated with Alternative Risk Financing for Anchor Hanover Group

Options: Flexibility to include alternative and/or additional risk transfer options as and when required.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with two 12 month optional extensions if both parties mutually agree.

Planning Information

Pre-market engagement will be in the form of a one hour presentation Wednesday 3rd September at 1pm. This session is a joint open meeting that will include all potential providers, should you be unable to attend this meeting, we will be able to provide a recorded version after. In addition you are invited to register for a 30 minute face to face session to be held at Anchor's Bradford Office location (2 Godwin Street BD1 2ST) on Thursday 4th September. This can be converted to a MS Teams meeting at request. Please confirm your preference and availability via procurement@gibbslaidler.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05650f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044644-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, 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
SME, VCSE
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
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£32,051,187 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-10-14

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Anchor Hanover Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Postcode Area
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED

JENSTEN INSURANCE BROKERS (LONDON & SE) LIMITED

ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY LTD

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