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Tender

03 Aug 2026 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

Jobs and Business Glasgow (JBG) is currently undertaking a procurement process for comprehensive insurance cover for the organisation and its subsidiaries. The procurement, titled "Insurance Cover," falls under the services industry category with a focus on insurance services. It is being managed by JBG's procurement team, located at Ladywell Business Centre, Glasgow, UKM82. The tender stage began on 3rd August 2026, with submissions due by 12:00 PM on 3rd September 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and will run until 30th September 2027, with potential extensions of up to two years. This selective procurement process will follow a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses within the insurance industry, particularly those specialising in property, liability, professional indemnity, and engineering insurance services. Insurers regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or UKAS-accredited suppliers are well-suited to participate, provided they meet specific economic and suitability criteria, including holding certain levels of insurance and having a suitable credit rating. Engaging in this process could be beneficial for businesses looking to expand their client base within the public sector, particularly in the Glasgow region. Companies prepared to enter a tripartite relationship with both the contracting authority and its insurance broker will have a competitive edge.

How relevant is this notice?

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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073384-2026
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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