This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 10:34

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 14:37

Tender

03 Apr 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has concluded a procurement process for the "P1188 - Provision of a Claims Handling Service" targeted towards organisations in the insurance industry, specifically focusing on public liability claims handling and evaluation services. The process has transitioned through various stages, ultimately reaching the award stage on 16th June 2026, with Carson McDowell LLP being awarded the contract. This procurement, conducted under Northern Irish devolved regulations, involves a selective 'competitive flexible procedure'. The service will be delivered in Belfast, United Kingdom, commencing on 6th July 2026 and is set for completion by 5th July 2029, with the possibility of extension for up to 24 months beyond the initial contract period. The contract has a gross value of £156,000 and aligns with the industry classification for insurance services and claims adjustment services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in insurance claims, especially those capable of providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions. With a substantial contract value and an extension possibility, it promises stable growth prospects for the selected supplier. While this specific contract was awarded to a large firm, similar opportunities could be beneficial for SMEs looking to expand their reach within the public sector, particularly if they demonstrate expertise in handling complex claims and delivering comprehensive management information reports. Businesses looking to compete in future tenders in this category should focus on enhancing service quality and maintaining competitive pricing to increase their likelihood of success.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056547-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARSON MCDOWELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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