Tender

CE-187-25 Provision of Golf insurance

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council is conducting an open procurement process for the provision of golf insurance services, with the tender currently active and set to conclude on 26th January 2026. This procurement falls under the services category in the insurance industry, specifically aimed at covering all individuals permitted to play golf at South Ayrshire Council's golf courses. The procurement process is being managed electronically, with submissions required via Public Contracts Scotland. The contract is anticipated to last about 1800 days with the possibility of renewal around 2030/2031. Relevant legislation includes the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, with a focus on delivering community benefits through contracts. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring broad participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for insurance brokers and underwriters, especially those experienced in providing comprehensive sports insurance packages. Businesses with the capability to leverage community engagement and demonstrate fair value in their service offerings could find this tender particularly advantageous. Through this contract, successful bidders can expand their client base, gain a foothold in the public sector insurance market, and contribute to community development initiatives such as employment and training opportunities. The requirement for community benefit contributions further allows participating companies to enhance their social impact, thus aligning commercial success with corporate social responsibility.

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Notice Information

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).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f17e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080941-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

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

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