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Insurance and Related Services 2026 for Prospect Community Housing

PROSPECT COMMUNITY HOUSING

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Planning

06 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Prospect Community Housing, located in Edinburgh, UK, is planning a procurement process for general insurance and related services, with the tender scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026. The procurement is at the planning stage and includes services related to claims handling, loss control, and programme maintenance, specifically for housing and community amenities. The tender, categorised under services, is valued at £450,000 and seeks provision in the UKM75 region. The opportunity is to be notified from 16th March 2026, showing clear timelines for preparation and submission.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for insurance brokers and direct insurers, especially those with expertise in housing or community amenities. Businesses specialising in property, liability, business interruption risks, terrorism, and political violence insurance could benefit due to the detailed requirements encompassing brokerage services, professional advice, and claims management over a potential five-year contract. The procurement method allows qualified and experienced bidders to leverage this service opportunity, enhancing their portfolio and expanding market presence within the UK housing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance and Related Services 2026 for Prospect Community Housing

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and related services, including claims handling, loss control services and general programme maintenance and advice as required by Prospect Community Housing commencing 1st October 2026.

Lot Information

Insurance for Property, Liability & related Business Interruption risks as required by Prospect Community Housing

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for property, legal liabilities and other general insurances as required by Prospect Community Housing for a period of three years commencing 01.10.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Prospect Community Housing's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re) as required by Prospect Community Housing

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for Terrorism and/or Political Violence insurance as required by Prospect Community Housing for a period of three years commencing 01.10.2026, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Prospect Community Housing's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812953
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551090
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66510000 - Insurance services

66515200 - Property insurance services

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROSPECT COMMUNITY HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 2TH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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