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DFE - CITB NI - Provision of Insurance Services

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD NORTHERN IRELAND (CITB NI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 09:37

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 11:57

Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI), a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process to appoint an insurance service provider. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, was managed without prior market engagement, leveraging the mature insurance market in Northern Ireland and the wider UK. Key aspects of the contract, valued at £180,000, include comprehensive insurance services such as professional indemnity, management liability, and cyber security, among others. Marsh Limited was successfully awarded the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 with a possible extension until 31st March 2029. The award was finalised on 11th March 2026, with services to be delivered primarily in Northern Ireland.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services, particularly those adept in brokerage and claims handling within the public sector. The focus on multi-faceted insurance coverage promises enhanced business continuity, potentially appealing to large-scale enterprises and experienced insurance providers. As Marsh Limited has previously demonstrated proficiency in such services, other similar businesses without a significant presence in Northern Ireland might consider this sector for future tender opportunities, especially given the prominence of public contracts in this region.

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Notice Title

DFE - CITB NI - Provision of Insurance Services

Notice Description

CITB NI wishes to appoint a provider for Insurance and Brokerage Services for a one year period with two further 12 month optional extension periods. The purpose of this competition will be to service the insurance needs of CITB NI, an Arm's Length Body of the Department for the Economy. The following are the main requirements: (A) Insurance Brokerage and Renewals of the following by 1 April 2026 and in the second year by 1 April 2027: - Property and contents Damage (including business interruption); - Cyber Security - Public and Products Liability including excess public liability; - Professional Indemnity - Management Liability - Business Travel and Personal Accident. - Engineering - Engineering Plant - Motor Fleet Insurance; and - Legal Expenses - Employers Liability (B) Brokerage and Claims Handling Services. Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) was not conducted as there is an established mature market for insurance within Northern Ireland and the UK. CITB NI has previously been successful in tendering on several occasions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract period is for one year from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 with two optional 1 year extension periods covering 01 April 2027 to 31 March 2028 and 01 April 2028 to 31 March 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021635-2026
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

66510000 - Insurance services

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-01-15

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD NORTHERN IRELAND (CITB NI)
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CRUMLIN
Postcode
BT29 4SR
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARSH

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