Tender

Comprehensive Town Council Insurance Policy

BUCKINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

Buckingham Town Council is inviting tenders for a "Comprehensive Town Council Insurance Policy" covering various types of insurance services including accident, legal expenses, and general liability insurance. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in the UK region. The process is currently at the tender stage with an open procurement method, allowing for competition below the threshold. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via email by 6th February 2026. Questions regarding the tender can be submitted until 23rd January 2026. The contract is valued at £70,000 with a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Additional options regarding insurable assets may be considered during the contract term.

This tender offers significant opportunities for insurance providers, particularly those with expertise in local authority insurance services, to secure a long-term contract with a public authority. Firms that can provide comprehensive cover, efficient claims handling, and exceptional customer service are well-positioned to meet the criteria set by Buckingham Town Council. This contract allows businesses to showcase their expertise in handling complex insurance needs and potentially expand their portfolio within the public sector across various UK regions. The open competition ensures a fair opportunity for innovation and value-driven solutions in public insurance services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Comprehensive Town Council Insurance Policy

Notice Description

Buckingham Town Council are seeking a comprehensive insurance policy in accordance with the accompanying proposal schedule. Quotes are requested for a 3-year contract. Terrorism cover is also required which is not specified on the proposal schedule. This can be a separate policy if necessary. Information regarding your cyber-crime provision is also requested.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The business and the properties of the town council continually changes. Additions, amendments, and deductions to insurable assets are likely to occur during the contract period, at least annually.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001823-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66512100 - Accident insurance services

66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services

66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services

66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services

66516100 - Motor vehicle liability insurance services

66516400 - General liability insurance services

66516500 - Professional liability insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Steve Beech
Contact Email
compliance@buckingham-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441280816426

Buyer Location

Locality
BUCKINGHAM
Postcode
MK18 1JP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Buckingham East
Westminster Constituency
Buckingham and Bletchley

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