This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 13:59

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 19:05

Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Trent & Dove Housing Limited involves the provision of insurance and related services situated in Burton-upon-Trent, United Kingdom. The initiative, titled "Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Trent & Dove Housing Ltd," falls under the services industry category with a primary focus on insurance services, encompassing property, liability, and general insurable risks. The procurement method employed is an open, competitive flexible procedure, segmented into multi-stage evaluations with the final award announced on 9th June 2026. The contract period is set from 26th June 2026 to 25th June 2029, with potential extensions based on performance and service quality up to 2031.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses able to provide comprehensive insurance services. Companies with a strong financial backbone, the capability to offer diverse insurance options, and an experienced service team will find this tender particularly suited to their operations. With an emphasis on a 50% cost and 50% quality evaluation, firms capable of delivering outstanding value while maintaining service excellence are well-positioned to benefit. This project not only allows the successful bidder to enhance their portfolio but also to establish long-term contractual relationships with Trent & Dove Housing Limited, furthering business stability and potential expansion in the insurance services sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Trent & Dove Housing Ltd

Notice Description

Trent & Dove Housing Ltd 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 Trent & Dove Housing Ltd. Suppliers will be required to have the financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of 'BBB' from standard and poor, 'B++' from AM 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. 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 Trent & Dove Housing Ltd.

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for Trent & Dove Housing Ltd. 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 Trent & Dove Housing Ltd.

Renewal: Trent & Dove Housing 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.

Insurance and related services associated with the Motor Fleet as required by Trent & Dove Housing Ltd

Trent & Dove Housing Ltd are looking to appoint one or more providers to supply insurance and related services associated with Motor Fleet cover.

Renewal: Trent & Dove Housing 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.

Insurance and related services associated with Engineering plant and programme of Engineering inspections for Trent & Dove Housing Ltd

Trent & Dove Housing Ltd are looking to appoint one or more providers to supply insurance and related services associated with Engineering cover.

Renewal: Trent & Dove Housing 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.

Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk for Trent & Dove Housing Ltd

Trent & Dove Housing Ltd are looking to appoint one or more providers to supply insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk cover.

Renewal: Trent & Dove Housing 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.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re) for Trent & Dove Housing Ltd

Trent & Dove Housing are looking to appoint one or more providers to supply insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re) cover.

Renewal: Trent & Dove Housing 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.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) as required by Trent & Dove Housing Ltd.

Trent & Dove Housing Ltd are looking to appoint one or more providers to supply insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) cover.

Renewal: Trent & Dove Housing 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.

Insurance and related services associated with Directors & Officers as required by Trent & Dove Housing Ltd

Trent & Dove Housing Ltd are looking to appoint one or more providers to supply insurance and related services associated with Directors & Officers cover.

Renewal: Trent & Dove Housing 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.

Insurance and related services associated with Professional Indemnity as required by Trent & Dove Housing Ltd

Trent & Dove Housing Ltd are looking to appoint one or more providers to supply insurance and related services associated with Professional Indemnity cover.

Renewal: Trent & Dove Housing 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.

Insurance and related services associated with Alternative Risk Financing as required by Trent & Dove Housing Ltd.

Trent & Dove Housing Ltd are looking to appoint one or more providers to supply insurance and related services associated with Alternative Risk Financing cover.

Renewal: Trent & Dove Housing 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.

Planning Information

Pre-market engagement meetings was held on the 29th & 30th October. The meeting provided the opportunity to hear from other senior leaders from Trent & Dove Limited. The meeting included an overview of the organisation, including our stock profile and our development / strategy ambitions for the next five years. Pre engagement meetings were either held in person at Trinity Square Horninglow Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1BL or online via teams (This was at the sole discretion of the contracting authority). Online meetings were presented using the Microsoft Teams platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054305-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66515200 - Property insurance services

66516000 - Liability insurance services

66517300 - Risk management insurance services

66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,035,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,035,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Trent & Dove Housing Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURTON-UPON-TRENT
Postcode
DE14 1BL
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Burton & Eton
Westminster Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Advisory insurance Brokers Ltd.

Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd

Jensten

Further Information

Notice Documents

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