Tender

2026 Insurer Tender

ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 22:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has initiated an open procurement process for the "2026 Insurer Tender," focusing on general insurance services. This tender falls under the services category and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations applicable to sub-central public authorities. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties have until 25th February 2026 to submit their bids, with the enquiry period closing on 18th February 2026. The total estimated contract value is £1,334,671.61, covering various types of insurance including Employers & Public/Products Liability, Crime, Marine Hull, Councillors Legal Expenses, and Commercial Legal Expenses, delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the region of Northern Ireland.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in insurance services to expand their client base by engaging with a borough council. Companies that excel in providing comprehensive insurance cover, efficient claims handling, and added value benefits alongside competitive pricing will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure allows a wide array of businesses to participate, offering a transparent and non-restrictive procurement method, which promises long-term growth potential, particularly for firms aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the Northern Irish market.

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Notice Title

2026 Insurer Tender

Notice Description

General Insurance - Insurer Tender

Lot Information

Employers & Public/Products Liability

Employers & Public/Products Liability Insurance Cover

Crime

Crime Insurance Cover

Marine Hull

Marine Hull Insurance Cover

Councillors Legal Expenses

Councillors Legal Expenses Insurance Cover

Commercial Legal Expenses

Commercial Legal Expenses Insurance Cover

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006865-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,334,671 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,334,670 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-12-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE BROKERS (UK) LIMITED

Contact Name
Andrea Dickson
Contact Email
andrea.dickson@bbrown.com, procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02890993647

Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 2UB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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