This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 08:23

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 14:14

TenderUpdate

07 Jan 2026 at 07:47

TenderUpdate

26 Nov 2025 at 08:18

Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 12:23

Planning

24 Sep 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has awarded contracts for insurance services across multiple lots, including combined liability, motor fleet and uninsured loss recovery, crime/fidelity guarantee, medical malpractice, personal accident and travel, and computers. The procurement process used an open procedure, covering services under a legal framework established by the Procurement Act 2023. Key dates for the procurement included an award period ending on March 4, 2026, and contract commencement on April 1, 2026. The total value of the contracts is significant, with each lot being awarded a separate policy. The procurement was conducted in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Manchester area, falling under the public authority sub-central government category. This process has now reached the award stage, with contracts actively in place.

These contracts present substantial opportunities for businesses providing insurance services, particularly those capable of meeting specific industry needs such as combined liability, cyber coverage, and medical malpractice. Companies with a focus on delivering high-quality service, offering social value, and possessing strong environmental credentials are well-positioned to compete in this sector. The involvement of both SMEs and large organisations like Risk Management Partners Ltd. and Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. in this procurement underscores the competitive nature of the market and the diverse opportunities available for different types of businesses. The structured procurement process and the extensive scope of insurance requirements cater to a variety of skill sets and capacities, allowing businesses to contribute to and grow within the public sector insurance market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Insurance coverage for Combined Liability

Notice Description

The provision of insurance coverage across multiple lots: Lot 1 - Combined Liability Lot 2 - Motor Fleet and uninsured loss recovery Lot 3 - Crime / Fidelity Guarantee Lot 4 - Medical Malpractice Lot 5 - Personal Accident and Travel Lot 6 - Computers

Lot Information

Combined Liability

Renewal: Extension option available after 3 years. The council will review its position at that time and make a decision considering all options.

Motor Insurance

Renewal: Extension option available after 3 years. The council will review its position at that time and make a decision considering all options.

Crime (Incorporating Fidelity Guarantee)

Renewal: Extension option available after 3 years. The council will review its position at that time and make a decision considering all options.

Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice - Please see Appendix B - Specification

Renewal: Extension option available after 3 years. The council will review its position at that time and make a decision considering all options.

Personal Accident and Travel

Renewal: Extension option available after 3 years. The council will review its position at that time and make a decision considering all options.

Computers

Renewal: Extension option available after 3 years. The council will review its position at that time and make a decision considering all options.

Cyber

Completion and return of the confidentiality agreement found downloadable with the procurement documents is required before the council can share Lot 7 specification.

Renewal: Extension option available after 3 years. The council will review its position at that time and make a decision considering all options.

Planning Information

The council is inviting a number of providers to discuss the upcoming insurance tender and the councils requirement The purpose of the engagement is to ensure the tender covers all areas of coverage the council requires and will consist of an number of presentations from different Service areas within the council and an opportunity for feedback and questions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a09b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052555-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,471,663 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,471,661 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,319,585 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,319,585 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-10-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Manchester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS LTD.

ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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