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Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Ocean Housing Group Limited

Ocean Housing Group Limited

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 20:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Mar 2026 at 15:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

09 Mar 2026 at 15:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 10:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ocean Housing Group Limited, located in St. Austell, Cornwall, has conducted a public procurement process for the "Provision of Insurance and Related Services," recently completed under an open competitive flexible procedure. This procurement, managed with assistance from Gibbs Laidler Consulting LLP, encompasses a wide range of insurance services, including property, legal liability, motor vehicle risks, and more, tailored to meet the extensive needs of the organisation. With awards exceeding several million GBP, the contracts began on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2029, with options for an extension. The procurement aimed at securing services primarily within the UK was concluded with multiple suppliers such as Arthur J Gallagher, Zurich Insurance Group, and Advisory Insurance Limited

This tender opens substantial growth avenues for large-scale insurance providers possessing robust financial abilities to deliver comprehensive programmes. Insurers and brokers with extensive portfolios, particularly those experienced in managing large-risk categories such as property, motor vehicle, and liability insurance, are ideal candidates. The procurement prioritised a mix of cost and quality, with quality often receiving a higher weighting, allowing businesses that excel in offering high-standard services and innovative risk management solutions to gain a competitive edge. Additionally, this opportunity underscores the potential for long-term engagements, contributing to sustained business advancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Ocean Housing Group Limited

Notice Description

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Ocean Housing Group. The financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of 'BBB' from standard and poor, 'B++' from A M 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. To respond to this opportunity please use the following link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KKVX6PAGHS

Lot Information

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Ocean Housing Group Ltd

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for Ocean Housing Group. 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, employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Ocean Housing Group.

Renewal: Ocean Housing Group Ltd consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services for Motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor Legal Expenses and Occasional Business Use) for Ocean Housing Group Ltd

Insurance and related services for motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor legal expenses and Occasional business use extensions) for Ocean Housing Group. Bidders will be expected to provide cover of items such as but not limited to Motor Legal Expenses, Uninsured Loss Recovery, and OBU Extension. Engineering

Renewal: Ocean Housing Group Ltd consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Plant Inspection for Ocean Housing Group Ltd (no insurance required)

Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Plant Inspection for Ocean Housing Group Ltd (no insurance required). Bidders will be expected to source inspection services from appropriate providers.

Renewal: Ocean Housing Group Ltd consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Cyber for Ocean Housing Group Ltd

Insurance and related services associated with Cyber for Ocean Housing Group Ltd. Bidders will be expected to provide a robust policy that addresses Ocean Housing Group's needs.

Renewal: Ocean Housing Group Ltd consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and /or Political Violence (Pool Re) for Ocean Housing Group Ltd

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and /or Political Violence (Pool Re) for Ocean Housing Group Ltd. Bidders will be expected to provide options affiliated with the government-backed Pool Re programme.

Renewal: Ocean Housing Group Ltd consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool Re) for Ocean Housing Group Ltd

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool Re) for Ocean Housing Group Ltd. Bidders will be expected to provide options not affiliated with the government-backed Pool Re programme.

Renewal: Ocean Housing Group Ltd consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers' Liability for Ocean Housing Group Ltd

Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers' Liability for Ocean Housing Group Ltd. Bidders will be expected provide a programme that robustly addresses the particular needs of Ocean Housing Group.

Renewal: Ocean Housing Group Ltd consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services for Contractors All Risks, as required by Ocean Housing Group Ltd

Insurance and related services for Contractors All Risks, as required by Ocean Housing Group Ltd. Bidders will be expected provide a programme that robustly addresses the particular needs of Ocean Housing Group.

Renewal: Ocean Housing Group Ltd consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services for Professional Indemnity, as required by Ocean Housing Group Ltd & Gilbert and Goode

Insurance and related services for Professional Indemnity, as required by Ocean Housing Group Ltd & Gilbert and Goode. Bidders will be expected provide a programme that robustly applies to the services Ocean Housing Group provides.

Renewal: Ocean Housing Group Ltd consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05991e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040216-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services

66513200 - Contractor's all-risk insurance services

66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services

66516000 - Liability insurance services

66516400 - General liability insurance services

66516500 - Professional liability insurance services

66517300 - Risk management insurance services

66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£2,016,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,017,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,017,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ocean Housing Group Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL
Postcode
PL25 3SW
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
St Austell Bethel & Holmbush
Westminster Constituency
St Austell and Newquay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Advisory Insurance Limited

Arthur J Gallagher

Zurich insurance group

Further Information

Notice Documents

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