This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 11:27

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 08:43

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the "Provision of Insurances for Ards and North Down Borough Council" has reached the award and contract completion stage, as of 8th April 2026. The Ards and North Down Borough Council, which acts as the buying organisation, appointed Brown and Brown Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd to handle the procurement through an open procedure. This procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically targeting insurance services across multiple lots, and is compliant with the Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contracts, which were signed on 31st March 2026, cover various types of insurance, including Employers and Public Liability, over a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services to engage with public sector clients, particularly those registered or operating within the United Kingdom. Large-scale insurance providers, as well as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), were considered during the award process, indicating room for both established players and emerging firms to bid in future. The specific requirements and criteria laid out for selection highlight a focus on quality service provision and competitive pricing strategies. Businesses that offer comprehensive coverage options and value-added services are likely to be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Insurances for Ards and North Down Borough Council

Notice Description

Provision of Insurances for Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC). ANDBC have appointed Brown and Brown Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd to undertake the procurement of Insurances for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

Lot Information

Employers and Public Liability Crime Legal Expenses - Councillors Code of Conduct Museum, Fine Art and Exhibitions Drone

Provision of Drone Insurance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064920
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031825-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£544,252 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£544,251 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£248,174 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£248,174 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2026-12-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT20 4BT
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN09 Ards and North Down

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

INTACT INSURANCE IRELAND DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY UK BRANCH

DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Co. Ltd

Risk Management Partners

Further Information

Notice Documents

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