Planning

CAS-01238-N4L0X3 - Insurance Broker Services

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 17:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for a contract titled "CAS-01238-N4L0X3 - Insurance Broker Services," initiated by ASTER GROUP LIMITED. This is a public undertaking based within the United Kingdom, specifically in Devizes, South West England. The process involves the provision of general insurance and risk-related services, including claims handling and loss control. The total value of the contract is approximately £14.1 million, with a maximum potential value of £16.92 million. The contract period is set to start on 31st July 2026, with a possible extension until 30th July 2031. Pre-market engagement meetings will take place throughout February 2026, concluding by 19th February. Businesses interested in participating should prepare for future notice by 5th March 2026. The procurement falls under the financial and insurance services industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and insurance services, particularly those offering expertise in property and liability insurance. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), allowing for potential business growth through long-term partnership with a prominent public organisation like ASTER GROUP LIMITED. The comprehensive nature of services required, including risk management and general programme maintenance, provides scope for businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering comprehensive and customised insurance solutions. Companies with experience in handling insurance claims and offering loss control services would find this tender an attractive opportunity to expand their market presence and collaborate within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAS-01238-N4L0X3 - Insurance Broker Services

Notice Description

Provision of Insurance and Risk Related Services to Aster Group Limited and Subsidiary Organisations. The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and risk related services, including claims handling, loss control services and general programme maintenance and advice as required by Aster Group Limited and subsidiary organisations commencing 31st July 2026.

Planning Information

Pre-market engagement meetings will be held across February 2026. The meeting will provide you with the opportunity to hear from other senior leaders from Aster Group. The meeting will include an overview of the organisation, including our stock profile and our development / strategy ambitions for the next five years. To book yourself a place, please contact Aster Group by e-mail susan.cooper@aster.co.uk/charles.mullen@gibbslaidler.co.uk. Pre engagement meetings will be held online via teams. We look forward to welcoming you. Online meetings will be presented using the Microsoft Teams platform and will also be made available to all interested.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009196-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66510000 - Insurance services

66515200 - Property insurance services

66516000 - Liability insurance services

66516400 - General liability insurance services

66516500 - Professional liability insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,100,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Megan Pearce
Contact Email
aster.procurement@aster.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DEVIZES
Postcode
SN10 2AZ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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