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P1188 - Provision of a Claims Handling Service

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

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03 Apr 2026 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is inviting tenders for the provision of public liability claims handling and evaluation services, under the project titled "P1188 - Provision of a Claims Handling Service". This procurement falls under the services category with industry classifications relating to insurance and claims adjustment services. Located in Belfast, UK, the procurement is currently at the tender stage, following a selective competitive flexible procedure. The tender was initiated on 3rd April 2026, with submission deadlines set for 28th April 2026, and the enquiry period ending on 21st April 2026. The awarding period concludes on 8th June 2026, and the contract period runs from 6th July 2026 to 5th July 2029, with potential for renewal up to 2031.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly benefiting those companies specialising in insurance services and claims adjustment services. Businesses adept in delivering high-quality service at competitive costs will find this contract appealing, as the award criteria balance quality and cost. Given the scale and continuity foreseen in the contract, businesses with efficient claims handling capabilities can enhance their portfolio and establish robust partnerships within the public sector. The decision not to divide this contract into lots emphasises the demand for seamless service delivery, favouring firms with comprehensive coverage solutions matching the Housing Executive’s specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P1188 - 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 P1188 - Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031202-2026
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
3 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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 8BP
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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