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Marine Package Insurance

NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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26 May 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

North Devon District Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of Marine Package Insurance under the contract identifier NDC0084-26. The procurement, classified within the financial and insurance services category, was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, with no competition involved. The contract was awarded to ARDONAGH SPECIALTY LIMITED, indicating the procurement stage has moved to the award and contract phases. The contract, valued at £118,500 with an option for a one-year extension, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2028, with services delivered in Barnstaple, UKK43.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and insurance services, particularly those equipped to handle marine insurance coverage. The region-specific focus suggests an advantage for businesses with established operations or networks within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Large-scale enterprises, such as ARDONAGH SPECIALTY LIMITED, have demonstrated suitability for this tender, offering significant growth potential through engagement in public sector insurance contracts. Interested businesses should consider establishing rapport with local councils to increase their chances of success in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Marine Package Insurance

Notice Description

NDC0084-26 - Marine Package Insurance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a41b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048975-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSTAPLE
Postcode
EX31 1DG
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Devon
Electoral Ward
Barnstaple Central
Westminster Constituency
North Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARDONAGH SPECIALTY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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