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title: "ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 6"
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# ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 6

Buyer: HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a8747aa-0ff5-4b98-9a2d-8690f5631d58

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 6" was conducted by Hastings Borough Council, which serves as the contracting authority. This contract falls under the insurance services category (CPV code 66510000) and pertains to the South East region, UK. The process employed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement via a mini-competition through the YPO DPS 1198 Insurance Placement. The award was completed with Zurich Insurance Company being the successful supplier for Lot 6 – Engineering Insurance and Inspection. The award was made public on 9th February 2026, and the contract period is set to run from 1st April 2025 to 1st April 2028, with the tendering phase concluding on 21st February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance services industry, particularly those capable of providing robust engineering insurance and inspection services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from this procurement, as the suitability criteria noted support SME participation. Businesses that specialise in working with public sector entities and can navigate framework agreements, such as the YPO DPS, will find this process structured to give them an advantage. By engaging with contracts like this, companies can expand their portfolios and strengthen their presence in the public sector insurance market.

## Notice

The procurement process was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Specifically, the Contracting Authority (Hastings Borough Council) used the Mini-Competition option via the YPO DPS 1198 Insurance Placement. As a result of the mini-competition, Lot 6 - Engineering Insurance and Inspection was awarded to Zurich Insurance Company.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065699b8-fe4a-4979-8bd9-1e23a6d442e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,534 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,534 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HASTINGS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN34 3UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZURICH INSURANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065699b8-fe4a-4979-8bd9-1e23a6d442e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065699b8-fe4a-4979-8bd9-1e23a6d442e5
  9th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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