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title: "The Provision of Insurance - Casualty Insurance - Excess Layer 1 (PS25m over PS50m)"
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# The Provision of Insurance - Casualty Insurance - Excess Layer 1 (PS25m over PS50m)

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42b3ff5b-6df6-4d3c-900d-97aa216b64bd

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Provision of Insurance - Casualty Insurance - Excess Layer 1 (£25m over £50m)" was conducted by Hampshire County Council, located in Winchester, England. This tender is categorised under liability insurance services and involves the procurement of a combined liability insurance policy aimed at increasing the council's liability limits. The procurement method was a limited, competitive quotation process, below threshold. The tender ended on 25th March 2026, and the contract period commenced on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2027. The contract was awarded to Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe PLC on 8th April 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large insurance firms capable of delivering complex liability coverage solutions. Businesses experienced in public sector insurance and risk management could benefit greatly by enhancing their portfolios and reinforcing relationships within government networks. This procurement opportunity was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs due to the scale and nature of the contract, focusing primarily on substantial coverage requirements essential for public sector operations.

## Notice

Casualty Excess Layer Insurance is a commercial Insurance Policy purchased to increase Hampshire County Council's limits of liability over the primary insurance cover of PS50million, to provide appropriate indemnity for the County Council's risks. This insurance is on a Combined Liability basis and consists of Public and Products Liability, Employers' Liability and Pollution Liability and provides insurance against third party claims for injury, damage to property and financial loss arising from activities as a County Council. This includes claims against the County Council arising from the use of the Highways.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dae6cab-4063-48e5-9258-17c5d897ec2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,517 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,517 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66516000 - Liability insurance services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dae6cab-4063-48e5-9258-17c5d897ec2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dae6cab-4063-48e5-9258-17c5d897ec2b
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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