Tender

Provision of General Insurances for Derry City & Strabane District

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council is seeking tenders for the provision of general insurance services, located in Derry, United Kingdom. This active procurement process falls under the industry category of insurance services, with the main procurement category being services. The tender is part of an open procurement procedure, showcasing the council’s commitment to transparency in acquiring insurance services relevant to its operations. Interested parties should note key dates, including the enquiry period ending on 10th February 2026, tender submission deadline on 23rd February 2026, and award announcement expected by 20th March 2026. The intended contract term runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, involving multiple lots pertaining to various insurance coverage areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for insurance brokers and providers specializing in comprehensive insurance services, particularly those skilled in claims handling, breadth of cover, and delivering added value benefits. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the suitability criteria explicitly support their participation. The contract also recognises firms that can demonstrate competitive pricing, given that price holds a considerable weight in the award criteria. This procurement invitation is an ideal opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector by offering insurance solutions to a notable public authority in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

Provision of General Insurances for Derry City & Strabane District

Notice Description

Insurer Tender - Provision of Insurances for Derry City & Strabane District Council

Lot Information

Commercial Combined

Provision of Commercial Combined Insurance

Crime Insurance

Provision of Crime Insurance

Cyber Liability Insurance

Provision of Cyber Liability insurance

Exhibition & Regalia Insurance

Provision of Exhibition & Regalia Insurance

Legal Expenses - Councillor Code of Conduct Insurance

Provision of Legal Expenses - Councillor Code of Conduct insurance

Excess Public & Products Liability - PS10m/PS10m Insurance

Provision of Excess Public & Products Liability - PS10m/PS10m Insurance

Trustees Indemnity - Derry City & Strabane Policing & Community Safety Partnership Insurance

Provision of Trustees Indemnity Insurance- Derry City & Strabane Policing & Community Safety Partnership Insurance

Commercial Legal Expenses Insurances

Provision of Commercial Legal Expenses Insurance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007618-2026
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
£281,246 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£281,244 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2026-12-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE BROKERS (UK) LIMITED

Contact Name
Emma Stevenson
Contact Email
emma.stevenson@bbrown.com, tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
+4428 9099 3649

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
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
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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