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Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Cottsway Housing Association

Cottsway Housing Association

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 14:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 Mar 2026 at 14:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 19:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cottsway Housing Association, located in Witney, is currently at the award stage of procuring insurance and related services. The procurement process titled "Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Cottsway Housing Association," falls under the services category and aims to address various insurance risks including property damage and liability. The tender was conducted using an open competitive flexible procedure, with key providers such as Marsh Limited, Zurich Municipal, and Everywhen Insurance Brokers Ltd being awarded contracts. The contract agreements are excpected to commence from 26 March 2026 and run until 25 March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. This process involved a structured procurement with multi-stage bidding, and the final awarded value amounted to GBP 2,660,500. The standstill period concluded on 19 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector to expand their portfolio and service offerings, especially for those specialising in non-life insurable risks, including property, legal liability, motor fleet, and professional liability insurance services. Given the breadth of services required, firms with robust risk management and claims adjustment capabilities are particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, offering a chance to secure long-term agreements with the contracting authority. Additionally, firms providing innovative solutions for cyber risk and directors' and officers' liability coverage will find ample opportunities for collaboration and growth through Cottsway Housing Association's procurement needs. Both brokers and insurers are invited to demonstrate their expertise in delivering quality service and competitive pricing in this multi-lot procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Cottsway Housing Association

Notice Description

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks. 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 and employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Cottsway Housing Association. Suppliers will be required to have the financial ability to deliver the programme, Including Insurers with a minimum rating of 'A-' from Standard and Poor, AM Best, or an equivalent rating by an independent and reputable credit rating agency and approved by the bidder's market security committee. Suppliers will be assessed but not limited to the following high level criterion: - The ability to provide the Contracting Authority with a choice of suitable insurers and/or suitable cover options - A skilled and competent service team, being Client Relationship Management, Insurance Claims management, Insurance Broking / underwriting and insurable risk managers - The delivery of quality service to the Contracting Authority and our clients, including that provided to us by any third-party contractor employed by you or by the Insurer(s) you propose

Lot Information

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

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for Cottsway Housing Association. 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 Cottsway Housing Association.

Renewal: Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Motor Fleet Risk for Cottsway Housing Association

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Motor Fleet Risk cover.

Renewal: Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspection for Cottsway Housing Association

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspection.

Renewal: Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Cyber risk for Cottsway Housing Association

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Cyber risk.

Renewal: Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for Cottsway Housing Association

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) cover. Please note, Cottsway Housing Association will award either Lot 5 or Lot 6 at its sole discretion and will not Award both. Lot 6 estimate value has been left blank to avoid value duplication.

Renewal: Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and Political Violence (Non Pool Re) for Cottsway Housing Association

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and Political Violence (Non Pool Re) cover. Please note, Cottsway Housing Association will award either Lot 5 or Lot 6 at its sole discretion and will not Award both. Lot 6 estimate value has been left blank to avoid value duplication.

Renewal: Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability for Cottsway Housing Association

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability.

Renewal: Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a564
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037161-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66510000 - Insurance services

66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services

66513200 - Contractor's all-risk insurance services

66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services

66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services

66515100 - Fire insurance services

66515200 - Property insurance services

66515410 - Financial loss insurance services

66516000 - Liability insurance services

66516100 - Motor vehicle liability insurance services

66516400 - General liability insurance services

66516500 - Professional liability insurance services

66517300 - Risk management insurance services

66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services

66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

66519200 - Engineering insurance services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,659,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,659,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,049,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,066,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 26 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
Cottsway Housing Association
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 4YG
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney South
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Everywhen Insurance Brokers Ltd

Marsh Limited

Zurich Municipal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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