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Insurance Cover

JOBS AND BUSINESS GLASGOW

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Tender

03 Aug 2026 at 15:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Jobs and Business Glasgow (JBG) aims to secure insurance cover for the organisation's assets and activities, including those of its subsidiary companies. This tender falls under the services category and specifically targets the insurance services industry with a CPV code of 66510000. Located in Glasgow, with the region specified as UKM82, the tender is currently in the active stage, with key procurement activities such as submissions due by 3rd September 2026. The official period for the contract is set to begin on 1st October 2026 and end on 30th September 2027, with potential renewals for up to two additional years. The procurement follows a competitive procedure with negotiation method, and potential participants must submit their entries via the Contracting Authority's Insurance Broker, James Hallam Limited, by email.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the insurance sector, particularly those experienced in providing coverage for property, management, professional indemnity, engineering inspections, and combined liabilities. To be well-suited for this opportunity, businesses should be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to conduct insurance operations in the UK and, notably for engineering inspection services, should possess UKAS accreditation. Companies with robust financial stability, evidenced by a minimum “A minus (-)” credit rating with Standard & Poor's or equivalent, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders may secure long-term contractual relationships with JBG and gain a foothold in the public sector, fostering business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance Cover

Notice Description

Jobs and Business Glasgow (JBG) requires the organisation's assets and activities to be adequately covered by insurance provided by reputable and regulated insurers. Any subsidiary company of JBG must also be covered. The requirement also includes statutory engineering inspections at various sites.

Lot Information

Property Owners

As stated in the procurement documents. Additional information: Please see the Procurement Documents.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 2 years (1 year + 1 year basis).

Management Liability

As stated in the Procurement Documents. Additional information: As stated in the Procurement Documents.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 2 years (1 year + 1 year basis).

Professional Indemnity

As stated in the Procurement Documents. Additional information: As stated in the Procurement Documents.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 2 years (1 year + 1 year basis).

Engineering Inspection

As stated in the Procurement Documents. Additional information: As stated in the Procurement Documents.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 2 years (1 year + 1 year basis).

Combined Liability

As stated in the Procurement Documents. Additional information: As stated in the Procurement Documents.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 2 years (1 year + 1 year basis).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073383-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services

66515200 - Property insurance services

66516000 - Liability insurance services

66516500 - Professional liability insurance services

66519200 - Engineering insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Approximately 3-4 months before the end of this contract (including any applicable extension).

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JOBS AND BUSINESS GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0UW
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

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