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Award

02 Apr 2026 at 11:13

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 12:12

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance has recently concluded an open procurement process for the provision of motor vehicle insurance services for the Northern Ireland Public Sector Fleet, covering the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. This procurement, conducted under the open procedure, aimed to establish a two-year motor insurance policy providing third-party cover. The process included two active lots: Motor Fleet Insurance and Motor Fleet Excess Liability. Noteworthy participants in this procurement included the CPD - Supplies & Services Division, acting as the procuring entity, and two significant suppliers, Intact Insurance Ireland Designated Activity Company UK Branch and American International Group UK Limited. The contracting process successfully completed the award stage on 2nd April 2026, with the Department of Finance serving as the buying organisation based in Belfast, UK.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in insurance services within the UK. Large-scale enterprises like Intact Insurance Ireland and American International Group, exemplifying robust capabilities in handling motor vehicle insurance, were well-suited to participate. The tender's scope, involving comprehensive third-party cover for the motor fleet, aligns with the expertise of large insurance firms, providing a robust platform for them to leverage their risk management and claims handling capabilities. Such contracts not only foster competitive partnerships in government outsourcing projects but also enhance the market presence and credibility of participating suppliers within the insurance industry sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Department of Finance on behalf of the participating bodies, 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030766-2026
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

66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£15,706,916 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£15,706,916 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2027-12-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Finance
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP UK LIMITED

INTACT INSURANCE IRELAND DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY UK BRANCH

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