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Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Eastlight Community Homes

Eastlight Community Homes

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 17:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Mar 2026 at 11:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 10:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Eastlight Community Homes, located in Braintree, UK, has completed its procurement process for the provision of insurance and related services under a tender initiated by Gibbs Laidler Consulting LLP on behalf of Eastlight. The tender process, which followed an open competitive flexible procedure, pertains to services like property, liability, and other general insurable risks, culminating in several contracts awarded in April 2026. The total contract value is approximately £10.9 million, with key suppliers including Marsh Limited, ADVISORY INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED, and Jensten Insurance Brokers. The awarded contracts commenced on 1 April 2026 and span an initial period up to 31 March 2029, allowing for possible extension upon satisfactory service and performance. The procurement process involved multiple lots, each evaluated and awarded individually.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, primarily for large-scale insurance providers capable of delivering comprehensive insurance services. Enterprises specialising in property and liability insurance, alongside those offering risk management services, could expand their portfolios and win substantial contracts under this initiative. Furthermore, the open procurement method with a substantial budget presents an attractive prospect for qualified insurers to engage in long-term agreements, fostering stability and diversity in their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Eastlight Community Homes

Notice Description

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Eastlight Homes supported by our consultant, Gibbs Laidler Consulting LLP. 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.

Lot Information

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Eastlight Community Homes

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for Eastlight Homes. 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 Eastlight Community Homes.

Renewal: Eastlight Community Homes will 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 Eastlight Community Homes

Insurance and related services associated with Motor Fleet for Eastlight Community Homes. Bidders will be expected to provide cover of items such as but not limited to Motor Legal Expenses, Uninsured Loss Recovery, and OBU Extension.

Renewal: Eastlight Community Homes will 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 Eastlight Community Homes

Insurance and related services associated with Cyber for Eastlight Community Homes. Bidders will be expected to provide a robust policy that addresses Eastlight Community Homes' needs.

Renewal: Eastlight Community Homes will 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 Eastlight Community Homes

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

Renewal: Eastlight Community Homes will 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 Eastlight Community Homes

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

Renewal: Eastlight Community Homes will 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 Eastlight Community Homes

Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers' Liability for Eastlight Community Homes. Bidders will be expected provide a programme that robustly addresses the particular needs of Eastlight Community Homes.

Renewal: Eastlight Community Homes will 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 Alternative Risk Finance for Eastlight Community Homes

Insurance and related services associated with Alternative Risk Financing for Eastlight Community Homes. Bidders will be asked to provide innovative solutions to the Contracting Authority as & where they identify the need.

Renewal: Eastlight Community Homes Ltd. will 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-05a1ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040194-2026
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

66514110 - Motor vehicle 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
£10,932,511 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,932,511 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£9,405,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£9,405,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20266 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
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Eastlight Community Homes
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM77 8FG
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Braintree Central & Beckers Green
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ADVISORY INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED

Jensten Insurance Brokers (London and SE) Ltd

Marsh Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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