Award

Provision of Insurance and Brokerage Services

SPORTNI

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 08:55

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 11:34

Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Sport NI, an Arm's Length Body of the Department for Communities, based in Belfast, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Insurance and Brokerage Services" in the industry category of Insurance Services. This open procedure was designed to meet various insurance needs including property damage, employer’s liability, and other related areas. The procurement process, which was initiated on 28th November 2025, reached a significant milestone with the contract being signed on 29th January 2026, and services are set to commence on 1st April 2026. The contract, awarded to Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited, will run until 31st March 2028, with the total estimated contract value standing at £186,000 (gross).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in insurance brokerage and claims handling services. Given the comprehensive scope outlined by Sport NI, businesses providing efficient brokerage solutions and adept claims handling services can significantly benefit from this engagement, fostering further growth through participation in similar future tenders. With a focus on delivering quality insurance solutions for public authorities, companies fitting this profile and accredited as Centres of Procurement Expertise, particularly those with large scale operations and familiarity with Northern Irish devolved regulations, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Insurance and Brokerage Services

Notice Description

The Department for Communities (DfC) - Sport NI wishes to appoint a provider for Insurance and Brokerage Services for a two-year period. The purpose of this competition will be to service the insurance needs of Sport NI, an Arm's Length Body of the Department for Communities. The following however are the main requirements: (A) Insurance Brokerage and Renewals of the following by 1 April 2026: - Property Damage; - Employer's Liability; - Public and Products Liability; - Business Travel and Personal Accident; - Motor Fleet Insurance; and - Medical Insurance. (B) Brokerage and Claims Handling Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007817-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2027-11-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPORTNI
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

SPORT NI

SPORT NORTHERN IRELAND

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5LA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS

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