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CE-187-25 Provision of Golf insurance

South Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has concluded the procurement process for contract CE-187-25, titled "Provision of Golf Insurance," which falls under the general public services category. The contracting authority, located in Ayr, South Ayrshire, sought an experienced insurance broker or underwriter to provide insurance cover for individuals permitted to play golf on the council's golf courses in the UKM94 region. The procurement utilised an open procedure, with the tender initially active until 26 January 2026, followed by the award period commencing on the same date. The contract, awarded to Golfguard Ltd and active from 20 March 2026, is valued at £126,445.32 GBP and includes a provision for community benefits, applying sustainable processes and promoting community engagement as per the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations.

This procurement creates rich business opportunities, particularly for insurance brokers and underwriters specialising in sports and leisure coverage. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Golfguard Ltd, are encouraged given the transparent and competitive nature of the open procedure. The tender required electronic bids, fostering efficiency and accessibility. The contract terms include KPIs, such as cost reduction initiatives and service quality standards, which drive innovation and persistent improvement. Businesses adept at delivering fair value and promoting sustainable practices will find this opportunity particularly rewarding, aligning their strategic growth with community benefits and regional development goals. The contract also holds potential for renewals around 2030/2031, offering long-term engagement prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CE-187-25 Provision of Golf insurance

Notice Description

South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a suitably experienced Insurance Broker / Underwriter to provide insurance cover for all persons permitted to play golf on South Ayrshire Councils golf courses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a suitably experienced Insurance Broker / Underwriter to provide insurance cover for all persons permitted to play golf on South Ayrshire Councils golf courses.

Renewal: It is expected that any future renewals of this Contract will be progressed circa 2030/2031 (taking into account the contract extensions).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817973
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552581
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,445 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is expected that any future renewals of this Contract will be progressed circa 2030/2031 (taking into account the contract extensions)

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Golfguard Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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