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

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

27 Feb 2026 at 10:32

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of insurance and related services, specifically Combined Liability Insurance and Excess Layer Liability Insurance. The contracting process, governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, involved an open procedure to secure these services starting from 1st April 2026. The contract is valued at £664,500 and spans from 2026 to 2027, with the possibility of renewal until 2029. Zurich Insurance Company Ltd and American International Group UK Limited were awarded contracts, valued at £536,658 and £32,000 respectively, to cover the council's insurance needs. The timeline is planned for signature by 13th March 2026, with service commencement slated for 1st April 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses providing insurance services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive liability coverage and additional benefits. Ideal competitors would be large-scale insurance providers with expertise in claims handling, breadth of coverage, and added value services. The open procedure allows for a broad range of businesses to engage, fostering development for firms able to meet stringent qualitative and quantitative assessment criteria. Companies with established positions in the insurance industry, such as Zurich and AIG, can benefit from further solidifying their market presence within the public sector.

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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/017749-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£568,658 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2026-11-15

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP

ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY LTD (UK BRANCH) T/AS ZURICH MUNICIPAL

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