Tender

P0680 - Provision of a Claims Handling Service

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

26 Mar 2026 at 18:18

Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive, a central government public authority based in Belfast, has initiated a procurement process for the "P0680 - Provision of a Claims Handling Service." This competitive flexible procedure falls under the services category, specifically within insurance services, and is intended for execution in the UK, starting from 4 May 2026 and potentially extending to 3 May 2031. The procurement process was active as of 12 February 2026, with the tender period ending on 9 March 2026. Unfortunately, due to incomplete bids failing at the Qualification Stage, the tender was cancelled on 26 March 2026. Consideration of a re-procurement strategy is underway.

This procurement presented a unique opportunity for businesses skilled in public liability claims handling and evaluation services to expand their portfolio. Firms specialising in insurance claims and those capable of meeting the quality (40% emphasis) and cost requirements (60% emphasis) would have been well-positioned to bid competitively. The contract’s value was significant, with a maximum gross estimate of £156,000, making it attractive for companies wanting to cement their position or enter the Northern Irish public sector market. Future opportunities may arise following the reassessment of the procurement strategy, offering renewed chances for suitable businesses to engage with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.

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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/028209-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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