Tender

Insurance Broker Services CAS-01238-N4L0X3

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 12:44

Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 17:42

Summary of the contracting process

Aster Group Limited is inviting tenders for the provision of Insurance Broker Services, specifically targeting financial and insurance services within the public authority sector. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline for expressions of interest set for 5th March 2026. The contracting authority, based in Devizes, United Kingdom, seeks comprehensive insurance solutions encompassing property, liability, and various other risk-related areas. This competitive, flexible procurement will follow a selective method, aiming to attract suitable candidates for a two-stage bidding process. Contracts are expected to commence on 31st July 2026, with the opportunity for extension of up to two years past the initial three-year term.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in insurance provision, claims handling, loss control services, and risk mitigation strategies. SMEs are encouraged to apply, given the acknowledgment of their suitability in this procurement. Companies experienced in handling high-value contracts and capable of offering tailored insurance solutions will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The services needed cover a wide array of categories including cyber risk, terrorism, and professional indemnity insurance, providing ample scope for industry specialists to demonstrate their expertise and secure a long-term partnership with Aster Group Limited and its subsidiaries.

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Notice Title

Insurance Broker Services CAS-01238-N4L0X3

Notice Description

Bidders are invited to complete Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and to submit it, together with any requested supporting information, in accordance with the procedures set out in the PSQ Section 10.1 - 10.8 entitled "Submission of Completed PSQs" in response to the Procurement of Insurance and Related Services for Aster Group Limited.

Lot Information

Lot One

Lot One is for insurance and related services associated with Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks as required by Aster Group and subsidiary organisations.

Renewal: Possible extension of 2 years.

Lot Two

Lot Two is for insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re) as required by Aster Group and subsidiary organisations.

Renewal: Possible extension of 2 years.

Lot Three

Lot Three is for insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) as required by Aster Group and subsidiary organisations.

Renewal: Possible extension of 2 years.

Lot Four

Lot Four is for insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk as required by Aster Group and subsidiary organisations.

Renewal: Possible extension of 2 years.

Lot Five

Lot Five is for insurance and related services associated with Professional Indemnity as required by Aster Group and subsidiary organisations.

Renewal: Possible extension of 2 years.

Lot Six

Lot Six is for insurance and related services associated with Crime/Fidelity as required by Aster Group and subsidiary organisations.

Renewal: Possible extension of 2 years.

Lot Seven

Lot Seven is for Insurance and related services associated with Contract Works as required by Aster Group and subsidiary organisations.

Renewal: Possible extension of 2 years.

Lot Eight

Lot Eight is for insurance and related services associated with Alternative Risk Financing as required by Aster Group Limited and subsidiary organisations.

Renewal: Possible extension of 2 years.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013391-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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