Tender

Provision of Insurance and related Services to - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council is seeking to procure comprehensive insurance and related services under an open procedure. The tender, titled "Provision of Insurance and related Services," falls within the insurance services category and is valued at £664,500. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and aims to cover the combined liability insurance needs of the council. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 19th December 2025, with the tender accessible via electronic submission. The contract period is projected from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, extendable to 2029, indicating potential for long-term engagement.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in insurance services. Businesses with robust claims handling, comprehensive coverage options, and added value services will find this contract favourable due to the qualitative assessment criteria focused on these aspects. The process is managed by Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd on behalf of the council, signalling a need for capable insurers who can meet stringent public sector requirements. Companies in the insurance sector looking to expand their footprint in Northern Ireland's public sector would find this tender beneficial for growth and establishing significant partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Insurance and related Services to - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

Notice Description

Provision of Combined Liability Insurance cover and related Services to - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.

Lot Information

Combined Liability

Combined Liability Insurance. To be managed by Arthur J Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd as the contracting authority's appointed insurance broker and adviser.

Renewal: Multi-year Long Term Agreements will be considered by Council if offered by tenderers.

Excess Layer Liability Insurance

Excess Layer Combined Liability Insurance. To be managed by Arthur J Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd as the contracting authority's appointed insurance broker and adviser.

Renewal: Multi-year Long Term Agreements will be considered by Council if offered by tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e131
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073873-2025
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
£664,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£664,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2026-11-15

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED

Contact Name
Stephen Skelly
Contact Email
procurement@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk, stephen_skelly@ajg.com
Contact Phone
+44 28 9024 1651

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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