Planning

Insurance Claims Handling - Legal Services

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Mar 2026 at 09:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is managing a procurement process for "Insurance Claims Handling - Legal Services," focusing on both financial and legal services industries. The project, classified under public authority - sub-central government, is currently in the planning stage with the procurement activities initiated on 20th March 2026. The council seeks engagement through an online questionnaire, available at www.open-uk.org, with a submission deadline on 2nd April 2026. The procurement falls within the service category, targeting opportunities in the UKC23 region, United Kingdom, and is set to commence on 26th June 2026, concluding on 25th June 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs in the financial and insurance services domain as well as legal services. With a framework agreement in place, it provides a stable and long-term engagement opportunity. Businesses proficient in handling insurance claims and providing allied legal services are well-suited to compete in this process, offering expertise to meet public sector needs efficiently. Engaging in this contract can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish a strong presence in government service procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance Claims Handling - Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of Insurance Claims Handling - Legal Services

Planning Information

This will be an online questionnaire which can be obtained from www.open-uk.org Reference Number:OPEN2026499

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025548-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2030 4-5 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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