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CE-187-25 Provision of Golf insurance

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

26 Mar 2026 at 14:06

Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council, a regional authority situated in Ayr, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "CE-187-25 Provision of Golf Insurance." This contract, falling under the insurance services category, aims to secure an experienced Insurance Broker or Underwriter to provide coverage for golf course users within South Ayrshire. The open procedure was employed for this service procurement, with the award process concluding in March 2026, as indicated by the contract signed date of 20th March 2026. The tender period ended on 26th January 2026, with the evaluation focusing heavily on community benefits and sustainability as part of performance terms, adding broader social value to the procurement.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in insurance services, particularly those with expertise in brokerage and underwriting for leisure activities. The active involvement in the community benefits programme allows for development in targeted recruitment, SME growth, and social engagement, presenting a commendable prospect for businesses that are committed to social responsibility alongside financial performance. Golfguard Ltd has been awarded the contract, indicating that small to medium-sized enterprises with regional capabilities and a focus on cost-effective, quality solutions in insurance service provision are well-suited to succeed in such bids. Future renewals expected around 2030/2031 provide long-term growth potential. Businesses looking to cultivate a strong relationship with public sector organisations would find this contract exemplary for leveraging industry expertise while expanding their market reach.

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Notice Title

CE-187-25 Provision of Golf insurance

Notice Description

South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a suitably experienced Insurance Broker / Underwriter to provide insurance cover for all persons permitted to play golf on South Ayrshire Councils golf courses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a suitably experienced Insurance Broker / Underwriter to provide insurance cover for all persons permitted to play golf on South Ayrshire Councils golf courses.

Renewal: It is expected that any future renewals of this Contract will be progressed circa 2030/2031 (taking into account the contract extensions).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f17e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027974-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,445 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is expected that any future renewals of this Contract will be progressed circa 2030/2031 (taking into account the contract extensions)

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOLFGUARD

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