Tender

Corporate Insurance Services (2025)

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council is seeking tender submissions for Corporate Insurance Services, with policies commencing on 1st April 2026. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 10th December 2025 and an anticipated award by 20th January 2026. The procurement includes a variety of insurance services across several lots such as Property, Commercial Property, Casualty, Motor Fleet, Engineering, and Fidelity Guarantee/Crime, all targeting the UKJ11 region in Reading, United Kingdom. This open procurement method facilitates competitive bidding and potentially extends until 2033 under a possible long-term agreement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for insurers specialising in public authority insurance services to secure a large-scale contract with a total value of up to £8.5 million. It is ideal for businesses capable of meeting rigorous quality criteria and those offering comprehensive insurance solutions tailored to local government needs. The structure of the tender encourages competitive pricing and quality proposals, providing a platform for suppliers to showcase their capabilities, and potentially fosters long-term business growth within the insurance sector for both new and established firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Insurance Services (2025)

Notice Description

RBC is seeking tender submissions for annual policies, which commence on 1st April 2026 in the name of: Reading Borough Council CIVIC OFFICES, BRIDGE STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE RG1 2LU

Lot Information

Property

This Section incorporates the following classes of business: Property (General Properties) - Buildings & Content Housing Properties - Buildings & Contents LEA Education Properties - Buildings & Contents Business Interruption:- Increase in Cost of Working Rent Receivable Specified All Risks Works in Progress

Renewal: plus 2 years and plus 2 years (4 in total)

Commercial property

This Section incorporates the following classes of business: Industrial and Commercial Properties a. Buildings b. Loss of Rent

Renewal: plus 2 years and plus 2 years (4 in total)

Casualty

This Lot incorporates the following classes of business: Employers Liability Public and Products Liability Officials Indemnity Land Charges Libel and Slander Professional Indemnity Hirers Liability

Renewal: plus 2 years and plus 2 years (4 in total)

Motor Fleet

This Section incorporates the following classes of business: Motor Fleet School Minibuses Occasional Business Use Uninsured Loss Recovery Service (ULR)

Renewal: plus 2 years and plus 2 years (4 in total)

Engineering

This Section incorporates the following classes of business: Engineering Insurance Engineering Inspection

Renewal: plus 2 years and plus 2 years (4 in total)

Fidelity Guarantee / Crime

Employee Fraud Indemnity in respect of loss of money, securities and other property resulting directly from one of more fraudulent or dishonest acts committed by an employee, provided that such fraudulent or dishonest acts are committed Territorial Limits British Isles but including losses resulting from overseas visits Policy Interest Policies are to be prepared in the name of Reading Borough Council Subsidiary to be included Brighter Futures for Reading Ltd - In run-off as of 1st April 2026

Renewal: plus 2 years and plus 2 years (4 in total)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d53d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069090-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 20252 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Hall
Contact Email
pchub@reading.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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