--- title: "Provision of insurance cover for assets and services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4c9cb19-0bc9-4968-a583-cc04d43523e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4c9cb19-0bc9-4968-a583-cc04d43523e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4c9cb19-0bc9-4968-a583-cc04d43523e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4c9cb19-0bc9-4968-a583-cc04d43523e3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-15" --- # Provision of insurance cover for assets and services Buyer: THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4c9cb19-0bc9-4968-a583-cc04d43523e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4c9cb19-0bc9-4968-a583-cc04d43523e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4c9cb19-0bc9-4968-a583-cc04d43523e3.json) ## Summary Thetford Town Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of insurance services covering its assets and operations, with a contract set to commence on 1 July 2026 and end by 30 June 2027. This procurement process focuses on the financial and insurance services industry, specifically classified under CPV code 66000000. Located in Thetford, Norfolk, the council has released this open procedure tender, which is above the threshold and seeks to ensure comprehensive insurance coverage for its assets. Interested parties must submit their tenders by the deadline of 4pm on 5 June 2026, to either the provided electronic address or physically to Thetford Town Council's office. The maximum budget allocated for this service is £35,000. This tender offers significant opportunities for insurance firms specialising in comprehensive asset coverage. Given the short contract duration due to council restructuring, this is an ideal opportunity for companies capable of delivering tailored, short-term insurance solutions. Businesses that can offer flexible, competitive premiums, particularly those experienced in working within the public sector or with local councils, will likely find this opportunity aligns well with their service offerings. Additionally, organisations recommended for this tender should have a sound understanding of managing and transferring insurance coverage, ensuring seamless protection for assets potentially moving to a charitable trust. ## Notice Thetford Town Council Is Seeking Tenders for the Provision of Insurance for Thetford Town Council's Assets and Operations Thet 2026/02: Provision of Insurance Thetford Town Council is seeking tenders for the provision of insurance for a one-year period commencing 1 July 2026. The reason for the short-period is that the Town Council is undergoing a restructuring at present and some of its assets and operations will be transferred to a charitable trust, which is expected to take place on or before 30 June 2027. Details of Thetford Town Council's insurance requirements are set out in the attached documents, which include the latest fixed asset register. Further information or clarification can be obtained from Alan Yorke, Deputy Town Clerk, on telephone (01842) 754247 or by email alanyorke@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk A single priced premium (excluding vehicles) confirming the extent and level of cover provided should be set out in the tender response. A fully comprehensive premium for vehicle insurance should be priced separately. Tenders must be submitted by 4pm on 5th June 2026, either electronically or in hard copy format. Electronic tenders should be emailed to: townclerk@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk, using the subject message as Thet 2026/02 Insurance. A hard copy should be delivered in sealed envelopes, marked for the attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council and labelled as Thet 2026/02 Insurance. The postal or delivery address is The Carnegie, Cage Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DS Tel: (01842) 754247 Please note that details of the winning contract will be published on our website in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Transparency Code 2014. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9816864d-8f15-475a-928d-9f4aac6e8e99 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | THETFORD | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP24 2DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | Breckland | | Electoral ward | Thetford Castle | | Westminster constituency | South West Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services ## Release History - 15 May 2026 at 10:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9816864d-8f15-475a-928d-9f4aac6e8e99 - 15 May 2026 at 10:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9816864d-8f15-475a-928d-9f4aac6e8e99 - 7 May 2026 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9816864d-8f15-475a-928d-9f4aac6e8e99 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9816864d-8f15-475a-928d-9f4aac6e8e99 15th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82270b3a-cf1f-4279-9f9d-52f0d94fae65 Fixed Asset Register used to prepare the Council's accounting records. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e05ca58-beec-4afc-8180-65d9bf22b352 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d24d1dad-5438-473d-99aa-653392cb5e3b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f402bc99-dc8e-43a5-8978-f30c6331f791 ## Notice URLs - https://www.thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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