Tender

DOF collaborative Arrangement - Provision of Motor vehicle insurance 2026-2028 (ID 6205898)

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance in Belfast, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "DOF Collaborative Arrangement - Provision of Motor Vehicle Insurance 2026-2028". This procurement falls under the services category and involves establishing a two-year Motor Insurance Policy to cover vehicles within the Northern Ireland Public Sector Fleet. The total estimated contract value is £14,500,000. Those interested must submit tenders electronically by 3 PM on 28 January 2026, and the contract is expected to start on 1 April 2026. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, ensuring a fair and competitive bidding process.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in insurance services, particularly those with experience in motor vehicle insurance. The contract's large scale and substantial value make it an attractive proposition for well-established insurers capable of managing extensive public sector contracts. Businesses with robust claims response and handling processes, as well as effective risk management capabilities, would be well-suited to compete, given the weighted award criteria focusing on cost efficiency and quality of service. The tender prioritises cost at 65%, ensuring competitive pricing remains key in winning the contract.

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Notice Title

DOF collaborative Arrangement - Provision of Motor vehicle insurance 2026-2028 (ID 6205898)

Notice Description

CPD Supplies and Services division, in conjunction with Brown & Brown Group Ltd, are seeking to establish a 2 year Motor Insurance Policy to provide 3rd party cover on vehicles within the Northern Ireland Public Sector Fleet.

Lot Information

Motor Fleet insurance

Lot 1 - Motor Fleet insurance

Motor Fleet excess Liability

Lot 2 - Motor Fleet excess Liability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084980-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2027-12-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
collaboration.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk, ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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

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