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Planning

10 Aug 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Framework Housing Association, located in Nottingham, is initiating a procurement process for insurance and related services, specifically targeting property, legal liability, and other general (non-life) insurable risks. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and involves a forecasted gross value of £1,500,000. In preparation, a market engagement webinar is scheduled for 9th September 2026, followed by a Q&A session on 11th September 2026. The procurement process covers services in the insurance industry category within the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with potential renewal extending to 31st March 2032.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, particularly those offering services in general liability, property insurance, legal expenses, and other specialised insurances. Companies with a robust financial standing and an excellent credit rating, backed by recognised agencies, will be well-suited to compete. Those interested should consider attending the upcoming engagement sessions for insights into the procurement requirements and processes, fostering potential business expansion through collaboration with the Framework Housing Association.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Framework Housing Association

Notice Description

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Framework Housing Association. The financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of 'BBB' from standard and poor, 'B++' from A M best, or an equivalent rating by an independent and reputable credit rating agency and approved by the bidder's market security committee. In the case of any rating less than A-, the contracting authority will evaluate and accept the nominated insurer(s) at its sole discretion, subject to disclosure and acceptance prior to the ITT bid deadline of the bidder's market security committee's latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder's market security committee.

Planning Information

A webinar presentation will be held on Wednesday 9th September 2026 at 2pm for all interested parties. After this session, attendees may request a 15 minute Q&A session with the key contacts at Framework Housing Association on the afternoon of Friday 11th September 2026. To register for the webinar session, please email procurement@gibbslaidler.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e03f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075781-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services

66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services

66513200 - Contractor's all-risk insurance services

66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services

66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services

66515200 - Property insurance services

66515300 - Weather and financial loss insurance services

66515400 - Weather-related insurance services

66515411 - Pecuniary loss insurance services

66516100 - Motor vehicle liability insurance services

66516400 - General liability insurance services

66516500 - Professional liability insurance services

66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

66519200 - Engineering insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRAMEWORK HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Additional Buyers

GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 6NX
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Further Information

Notice Documents

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