Planning

Lancashire Renewables Combined Liability Insurance Policy Placement

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 16:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the 'Lancashire Renewables Combined Liability Insurance Policy Placement', aimed at securing a long-term insurance service agreement. The procurement falls within the service industry category and specifically relates to insurance services. Located in Preston, United Kingdom, this procurement process commenced with preliminary market engagement, inviting interested parties to submit expressions of interest by 7th January 2026. The contract period is planned to start on 1st April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2028, with the possibility of renewal extending to 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the insurance sector to grow by potentially becoming the long-term service provider for a public authority. It is particularly suited for insurance companies that have expertise in liability insurance and are capable of meeting the above-threshold service requirements specified by the Council. The procurement method revolves around preliminary engagement, providing a platform for interested parties to assess the opportunity before the full invitation is published, thereby crafting tailored proposals that align with the Council’s needs. This opportunity is likely to benefit companies with experience in handling similar public sector insurance projects and long-term service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lancashire Renewables Combined Liability Insurance Policy Placement

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is seeking to place a long term Agreement with an Insurance provider for the placement of the for the Lancashire Renewables Combined Liability Insurance Policy.

Planning Information

Lancashire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement relating to the Lancashire Renewables Combined Liability Insurance Policy Placement. Prior to publication of a full invitation to tender (anticipated January 2026), interested organisations are invited to engage with this preliminary market engagement exercise. Interested organisations should: - Visit: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ - Navigate to the market engagement project by clicking on the link for Lancashire Renewables Combined Liability Insurance Policy Placement - Review the Preliminary Market Engagement document(s) contained on this project page. This document provides more information regarding this preliminary market engagement exercise. - Submit your expression of interest (EOI) via email to contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk by no later than 7th January 2026 at 12 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f719
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083522-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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