Tender

DFE - CITB NI - Provision of Insurance Services

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD NORTHERN IRELAND (CITB NI)

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI) is seeking to procure insurance services through an open tender titled "DFE - CITB NI – Provision of Insurance Services". This procurement is managed by the CPD - Supplies & Services Division, acting as the procuring entity, and is part of central government purchases under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The primary location for this tender is the United Kingdom, focusing on the insurance services industry, with tender submissions due by 11th February 2026. The tender process is currently at the active stage, with all tender documents accessible electronically. The contract is for an initial one-year period starting 1st April 2026, with the possibility of extension for up to two more years.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses specializing in insurance and brokerage services. The requirements include the provision of a range of insurance cover types such as cyber security, public and products liability, professional indemnity, and more, providing a broad scope for insurance providers. Companies proficient in brokerage services and claims handling are well-positioned to compete, particularly those with a strong ability to meet stringent quality and price standards, as the award criteria heavily weigh these factors at 20% and 80%, respectively. With a gross contract value of £135,000 and the potential for extensions, successful bidders can significantly enhance their market presence and establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003990-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-01-15

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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