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Insurance Services Contract

NEWQUAY TOWN COUNCIL

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04 Jul 2026 at 17:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newquay Town Council is actively seeking proposals for their Insurance Services Contract, providing an excellent opportunity for qualified insurers to deliver a comprehensive insurance programme along with associated claims and risk management services. The contract, valued at £179,000, covers multiple policy classes and includes various management services such as annual claims and risk reviews. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically related to insurance services, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with key deadlines, including an enquiry period ending on 17th July 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 7th August 2026. The process is being conducted through an open competition below the threshold, with submissions accepted electronically.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for insurance companies, especially those adept at handling local government contracts or specialising in risk management services. The contract's emphasis on comprehensive service provision, including risk management and claims handling, makes it suitable for businesses that can offer bespoke insurance solutions and professional contract management. Furthermore, there is a favourable environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, given the procurement's openness to these sectors. Successful bidders will have the chance to engage in a potentially long-term relationship with options for a contract extension and are expected to support Newquay Town Council in achieving effective risk mitigation and insurance cover throughout the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance Services Contract

Notice Description

Newquay Town Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified insurers for the provision of a comprehensive insurance programme together with associated claims handling and risk management services. The successful supplier will provide insurance cover across a range of policy classes together with professional claims management, contract management and risk management support throughout the contract period. The contract includes annual claims reviews, annual risk reviews, claims trend analysis, legislative updates, access to specialist risk management advice, quarterly claims reporting, a named account manager and annual stewardship meetings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063031-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWQUAY
Postcode
TR7 1AF
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Newquay Central & Pentire
Westminster Constituency
St Austell and Newquay

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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