Tender

Insurance

LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 12:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lowestoft Town Council has initiated a public procurement process seeking quotations for comprehensive insurance services, covering aspects such as schedules, asset registers, and events throughout the year. This active tender is categorised under insurance services with CPV code 66510000 and adopts an open procurement method. Interested parties have until 20th February 2026 to submit their tenders, which must provide best value, cover quality, and service excellence. Situated in the UK region of Lowestoft, the contracting process is managed by the Lowestoft Town Council, a sub-central government body. The contract period is planned to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services, particularly those experienced with public authority clients and capable of offering tailored solutions for community-based assets. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises due to the emphasis on best value for money, allowing for competitive pricing strategies. Businesses adept at managing diverse insurance needs, including events management, public assets, and personnel cover, will find this an attractive opportunity for growth and a strategic partnership with a local government body.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance

Notice Description

Any quotations should cover the following services: * Schedule of insurance * Estimated salary bill for 2026/2027 is PS930,000 excluding NY and pensions. * 30 employees both full time and part time and including clerical and manual duties * 20 members * Some volunteers * Asset Register and includes a theatre, parks and open spaces, community buildings, allotments * Lowestoft Town Council runs events through the year and the events schedule. No inflatables are permitted at events * Vehicles are currently insured under a separate policy. * Claims History

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060797
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003864-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 months 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
LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR32 1DE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Harbour & Normanston
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

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