Tender

Insurance Services for Dorchester Town Council (Property, Liability, Fleet & Specialist Covers)

DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 10:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Dorchester Town Council seeks bids for providing insurance services covering property, liability, fleet, and specialist covers. This tender falls under the services category, specifically insurance services, and is located in the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 10th July 2026. The contract will span from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2029, with potential extensions. The procurement method employed is an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime, with a gross contract value estimated at £150,000. The legal framework guiding this procurement is tied to the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, particularly those proficient in comprehensive municipal insurance programmes. Companies specialising in coverage for material damage, business interruption, and various liability insurances would find this an ideal fit. The procurement criteria focus on quality and cost, encouraging innovative solutions tailored to Dorchester Town Council's detailed requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-positioned to compete, given the suitability parameters. The absence of electronic submissions promotes conventional bidding approaches, further enabling traditional insurance providers to participate actively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance Services for Dorchester Town Council (Property, Liability, Fleet & Specialist Covers)

Notice Description

Provision of a comprehensive insurance programme for Dorchester Town Council for a period of three years (1st December 2026 to 30th November 2029), with an option to extend for up to two further 12-month periods (3+1+1). The scope includes material damage (buildings up to PS16.3m declared value), business interruption (36-month indemnity), employers liability (PS10m), public and products liability (primary PS10m plus excess layer to PS20m), motor fleet (11 agricultural and commercial vehicles), personal accident, trustees' liability, hirer's liability, and reputational risk. Full details are in the attached Summary of Needs document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Options to extend from three year to 3+1+1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054674-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1JF
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

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