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Provision of Insurance and Risk Related Services to Connexus Group

CONNEXUS GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 13:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being initiated by Connexus Group Limited for the provision of insurance and risk-related services. This opportunity is categorised under the 'Financial and insurance services' industry and is specifically aimed at providing services such as insurance cover, claims management, and brokerage services. The contracting activities will take place in the United Kingdom, particularly in Craven Arms, Shropshire. Currently, this process is in the planning stage with a preliminary market engagement meeting scheduled for 2nd July 2026. The formal tender process is due to commence with services expected to begin on 1st April 2027, subject to planning. This procurement utilises the Competitive Flexible Procedure to select service providers based on their economic and financial standing.

This contracting process presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for insurance brokers and direct insurers with expertise in property, motor vehicle, and professional liability insurance services. The process is expected to yield opportunities for businesses that have the capability and experience to deliver comprehensive insurance and risk-related services efficiently and cost-effectively. The contract's estimated value is £12 million, emphasising its capacity for enhancing business growth through engaging with a major public buyer. Companies with strong financial stability and a well-documented track record in delivering similar insurance services would be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement. Participation in this tender could potentially extend over a five-year period, allowing for sustained business development and client relationship building.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Insurance and Risk Related Services to Connexus Group

Notice Description

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for property, legal liabilities and other general insurances as required by Connexus Group Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Connexus Group Limited's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying PSQ. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. PSQs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Craven-Arms:-Financial-and-insurance-services./N52STRH2W7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N52STRH2W7

Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement meetings will be held via Microsoft Teams. Please contact charles.mullen@gibbslaidler.co.uk to organise a meeting. We look forward to speaking with you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043965-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66510000 - Insurance services

66512100 - Accident insurance services

66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services

66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services

66515200 - Property insurance services

66516400 - General liability insurance services

66516500 - Professional liability insurance services

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 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
CONNEXUS GROUP LIMITED
Additional Buyers

GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAVEN ARMS
Postcode
SY7 9BW
Post Town
Shrewsbury
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Further Information

Notice Documents

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