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title: "ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 3"
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# ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 3

Buyer: HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4df59b70-309a-467f-9b60-4f071c30ce18

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## Summary

Hastings Borough Council has successfully completed its procurement process titled "ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 3," focusing on insurance services. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 66510000, involved a selective procurement method defined as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically executed via the YPO DPS 1198 Insurance Placement. The contract was formally awarded to Protector Insurance on 27th March 2025, covering a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 1st April 2028. The total contract value amounts to £359,829.31, with services deliverable in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically benefiting organisations situated in Hastings, England. This contracting process is now in the award stage.

This tender opportunity presented significant growth prospects particularly for businesses specialising in insurance services. The procurement method allowed for a mini-competition under the call-off framework, prioritising efficiency and competitive pricing for the council. With a substantial contract value, the selected supplier, Protector Insurance, a large-scale firm, reinforces the importance of capacity and expertise in the insurance domain. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) found this process conducive given its alignment with SME preferences, although voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted. This contract highlights opportunities for growth among businesses capable of delivering comprehensive liability insurance solutions, meeting regulatory requirements, and providing services within an established public framework.

## 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 3 - Combined Liability was awarded to Protector Insurance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2634bb-7796-4542-90ab-e3db95a08328 |
| 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 | £359,829 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £359,829 |
| 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 | PROTECTOR INSURANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2634bb-7796-4542-90ab-e3db95a08328

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2634bb-7796-4542-90ab-e3db95a08328
  9th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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