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Comprehensive Insurance Policy for Buckingham Town Council

BUCKINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL

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Award

08 May 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

Buckingham Town Council has completed a procurement process for a "Comprehensive Insurance Policy" to cover its operations, focusing on the service industry within various regions across the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 16 March 2026 with the tender title reflecting its scope. Key dates include the contract's start on 1 April 2026, lasting until 31 March 2029, allowing for modifications as the council's needs evolve. Zurich Insurance Company Ltd has been contracted through a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, indicating a tailored process for sub-central government authorities. The project stage is at the 'Award' phase, highlighting the completion of the tender and selection process.

This procurement offers potential for growth particularly for large-scale businesses equipped to handle comprehensive insurance services. Enterprises specialising in insurance within public sector contracts can explore similar opportunities by demonstrating a robust capability to adapt to changing asset profiles and cover requirements over time. Further opportunities for similar sized or related industry businesses might be focused on providing complementary services that enhance the base insurance policy, adapting to the council's evolving needs. This contract serves as a case study for those willing to engage with local government bodies under flexible, evolving contracts.

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Notice Title

Comprehensive Insurance Policy for Buckingham Town Council

Notice Description

Comprehensive Insurance Policy for Buckingham Town Council at a cost of PS19,218.62 per annum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0694dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042592-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£19,219 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BUCKINGHAM
Postcode
MK18 1JP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Buckingham East
Westminster Constituency
Buckingham and Bletchley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSURANCE

Further Information

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