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Insurance and Related Services to Wales & West Housing Association Limited

WALES & WEST HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wales & West Housing Association Limited is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for insurance and related services, with a scheduled contract period from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029. The tender, titled "Insurance and Related Services to Wales & West Housing Association Limited," falls under the services category and is subject to Welsh devolved regulations. It targets businesses offering insurance claims adjustment services, brokerage services, risk management services, and general liability insurance services, among others. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in pre-market meetings by 11 May 2026, which will allow for input on the tender structure and weighting balance considerations between price and quality. These discussions will occur both online and in-person, with a pre-engagement notice set to be issued by 20 May 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies in the insurance sector, particularly those specialising in property insurance, motor vehicle liability, and financial loss insurance services. Given the anticipated multiple-lot structure, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement especially fitting, as their flexibility and diverse expertise can meet the specific requirements outlined by the contracting authority. Companies participating in this tender could expand their market presence and establish a foothold within the Welsh public sector, benefiting from a significant contract value estimated to be around £6 million. Businesses equipped to offer competitive pricing, high-quality service delivery, and strategic insights into risk management are well-suited to bolster their growth through this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance and Related Services to Wales & West Housing Association Limited

Notice Description

The programme will require Insurance and related services for risks that may include but not be limited to: property damage and business interruption, employers, public, products and property owners liability, business combined/office, money, all risks, computer, contract works, group personal accident, professional indemnity, fidelity guarantee/crime and employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Wales & West Housing Association Limited. Pre-market engagement meetings are available upon request. Should a meeting be arranged you will be provided with the opportunity to hear from Wales & West HA. The meeting will include an overview of the organisation, including discussion on stock profile, development and strategy ambitions for the next five years. Should you wish to arrange a meeting please contact procurement@gibbslaidler.co.uk. Pre Engagement Meetings will be held either in person or online at the sole discretion of the contracting authority. We anticipate dividing this tender into multiple lots and would value your input on the proposed lotting structure, as well as your views on the appropriate weighting balance between price and quality weighting.

Planning Information

Pre-market engagement meetings are available upon request. Should a meeting be arranged you will be provided with the opportunity to hear from Wales & West HA. The meeting will include an overview of the organisation, including discussion on stock profile, development and strategy ambitions for the next five years. Should you wish to arrange a meeting please contact procurement@gibbslaidler.co.uk. Pre Engagement Meetings will be held either in person or online at the sole discretion of the contracting authority. We anticipate dividing this tender into multiple lots and would value your input on the proposed lotting structure, as well as your views on the appropriate weighting balance between price and quality weighting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032762-2026
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

66515200 - Property insurance services

66515410 - Financial loss insurance services

66516100 - Motor vehicle liability insurance services

66516400 - General liability insurance services

66517300 - Risk management insurance services

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 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
WALES & WEST HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Additional Buyers

GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 5DU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Further Information

Notice Documents

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