This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 14:06

TenderUpdate

07 Jan 2026 at 13:48

Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, located at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process titled "Procurement of General Insurances - Lisburn & City Council." This falls under the industry category of insurance services. The process utilised an open procedure method, aligning with the Northern Irish devolved regulations. The final award was registered on 18 March 2026, following the conclusion of the active tender period which ended on 23 January 2026. The procurement covered multiple lots, including Combined Liability, Crime, and Cyber Insurance, and extensive services were tendered to meet the Council's insurance needs with an estimated gross value of £861,917. Key suppliers awarded include INTACT INSURANCE IRELAND DAC UK BRANCH and AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP UK LIMITED, with contract periods spanning from April 2026 to March 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for insurance providers, particularly those specialising in comprehensive coverage and claims handling within the public authority sector. Companies like large-scale providers and specialised SMEs will find the tender fitting due to the diverse array of insurance requirements, including liability, legal expenses, and technical coverage areas like cyber and drone insurance. With the awarding to renowned entities like INTACT and AIG, companies positioned similarly in the market with robust service offerings, value-added benefits, and competitive pricing mechanisms have the potential to successfully compete in similar procurement processes. The open procurement method ensures broad accessibility, allowing firms from varied backgrounds to participate actively in building their government sector portfolio.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Procurement of General Insurances - Lisburn & City Council

Notice Description

Procurement of General Insurances Exc. Insurance Broking Services

Lot Information

Liability

Provision of Public & Employers Liability Insurance

Crime

Provision of Crime Insurance

Cyber

Provision of Cyber Insurance

Exhibition

Provision of Exhibition Insurance

Golf Club Insurance

Provision of Commercial Combined Insurance for Golf Clubs

Legal Expenses

Provision of Councillor's Legal Expenses Insurance

Excess PL

Provision of Excess Public/Products Liability Insurance

Drone

Provision of Drone Insurance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fba7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024640-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£861,917 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£861,917 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£754,705 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2027-12-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP UK LIMITED

ARAG PLC

INTACT INSURANCE IRELAND DAC UK BRANCH

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