Tender

P0680 - Provision of a Claims Handling Service

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

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12 Feb 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive invites tenders for the provision of a public liability claims handling and evaluation service, under the title "P0680 - Provision of a Claims Handling Service." This procurement falls within the insurance services industry category and is being conducted according to Northern Irish devolved regulations. The process currently is in the tender stage, with submissions to be made electronically no later than 9th March 2026. The contract period starts on 4th May 2026 and runs until 3rd May 2029, with potential for renewal up until 3rd May 2031. Interested parties should note that the procurement method is selective and follows a competitive flexible procedure.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in insurance services, particularly those adept in insurance claims adjustment services. The contract, valued at £156,000 gross, prioritises quality and cost criteria, with a 40% and 60% weighting respectively. Ideal participants would be businesses capable of delivering comprehensive claims handling services as per the Housing Executive's Conditions of Contract, ensuring adherence to the quality standards required for public liability evaluation within the specified regional framework. Furthermore, the electronic submission policy allows for streamlined participation, making it accessible for competent firms to present their capabilities efficiently.

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Notice Title

P0680 - Provision of a Claims Handling Service

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the provision of a public liability claims handling and evaluation service as described in the Specification and in accordance with the Housing Executive's Conditions of Contract included with the Tender Documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Please refer to the P0680 - Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064f2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012940-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 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
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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