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Award

01 May 2026 at 09:10

Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd, located in Glasgow, is conducting a procurement process for insurance and related services anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026. The process focuses on providing comprehensive coverage, including general insurance services in areas such as property and business interruption, cyber risks, and motor fleet insurance. This procurement follows a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, which involves a two-stage process including a pre-qualification stage with an emphasis on suppliers’ capability, capacity, and experience. The procurement covers services for a three-year term, extendable for an additional two years at the sole discretion of the organisation, with the final tender submission deadline set for 17th November 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in insurance brokerage services and direct insurance provision, specifically those with experience in managing comprehensive risk and claims management portfolios. It is ideally suited for companies that are regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and have the financial resilience to support large-scale operations, particularly within the public sector housing landscape. The contract awards will consider the Most Economically Advantageous Tender, balancing criteria on both quality and price, offering successful bidders a stable partnership potentially extending to a five-year period.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Insurance and Related Services 2026 for Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and related services, including claims handling, loss control services and general programme maintenance and advice as required by Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd commencing 1st April 2026. A full Summary of Current Cover will be provided with the Invitation to Tender to selected bidders. Bids are invited from suitably qualified insurance brokers and direct providers for the entire scope of services. The procurement will follow the two-stage Competitive with Negotiation Procedure with a pre-qualifying stage based on completed SPDs and bidders will be selected on the basis of their capability, capacity and experience to perform the contract.

Lot Information

Insurance for Property & related Business Interruption risks (possibly including Property Owners Liability) as required by Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for property, legal liabilities and other general insurances as required by Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re) as required by Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for terrorism insurance as required by Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents Additional information: A Summary of Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) as required by Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for terrorism insurance as required by Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents Additional information: A Summary of Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Hawthorn Housing Co-operatives Ltd's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk required by Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for cyber risk insurance as required by Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents Additional information: A Summary of Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers Liability, and Entity as required by Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for directors and officers insurance as required by Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Hawthorn Housing Co-operative's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Insurance and related services associated with Motor Fleet as required by Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for motor fleet insurance as required by Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Insurance and related services associated with Crime Risks as required by Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for crime risks insurance as required by Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents Additional information: A Summary of Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cde9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040265-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66510000 - Insurance services

66515200 - Property insurance services

66515410 - Financial loss insurance services

66515411 - Pecuniary loss insurance services

66516000 - Liability insurance services

66516400 - General liability insurance services

66516500 - Professional liability insurance services

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£182,109 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between three or five years, from the date of this notice.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hawthorn Housing Co-operative Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G22 5DB
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd

Zurich

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