Planning

Insurance Brokerage and Insurance Services

BOLTON AT HOME LIMITED

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Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 16:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bolton at Home Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for insurance brokerage and insurance services. This procurement aims to manage their insurance portfolio, with assistance in tendering for insurance cover, and is in line with the legal framework PA2023. Located in Bolton, United Kingdom, Bolton at Home Limited operates as a sub-central government public authority. Businesses interested in engaging in this process can do so by submitting an expression of interest through the market engagement exercise on The Chest portal by 2 March 2026. The delivery is planned for the region UKD3, with the contract set to begin on 1 July 2026 and continuing until 30 June 2029, with potential renewal extending to 30 June 2031.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in insurance services. Companies with expertise in insurance brokerage can leverage their capabilities to manage Bolton at Home's insurance portfolio, providing tailored services that address their specific needs. Engaging in this tender offers businesses a chance to establish long-term partnerships, expand their client base, and potentially secure ongoing business through contract renewals. The process invites firms to showcase their extensive expertise in the insurance industry, thereby enhancing their reputation and market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance Brokerage and Insurance Services

Notice Description

Bolton at Home Group (soon to be Be One Homes) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement activity for an insurance brokerage service to manage our insurance portfolio; which will include assistance in tendering for insurance cover in line with PA2023. We wish to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the tendering process. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire by no later than the closing date detailed. Participation or non-participation in this pre-procurement market engagement shall not prevent any supplier from participating in a potential procurement process in the future.

Planning Information

The engagement is by submitting an expression of interest and completing the questionnaire. This should be submitted via The Chest portal at www.the-chest.org.uk ; it is free to register. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c4b34c40-a90d-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06588e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015409-2026
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

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
BOLTON AT HOME LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementhub@boltonathome.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 8SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Halliwell
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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