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title: "ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 2"
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# ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. Lot 2

Buyer: HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb393ff9-40c3-4531-95c3-0cb53d24d562

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## Summary

Hastings Borough Council has completed the procurement process for Lot 2 of the tender titled "ESPH674 HBC Tender for Insurance Coverage and Associated Services," with the award given to Protector Insurance. This procurement falls under the category of insurance services (CPV 66510000) and covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method involved a selective call-off from a framework agreement, specifically via the YPO DPS 1198 Insurance Placement mini-competition. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 21 February 2025 and the start of the contract on 1 April 2025, running until 1 April 2028, with a total value of £410,316.51.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance services industry, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive coverage and associated advisory services. Given that the procurement process was selective, businesses involved in similar frameworks have the potential to benefit from engaging in such competitions, enhancing their market presence and expanding client portfolios. Businesses with capabilities to meet the specific needs outlined in such framework agreements would be well-positioned to compete effectively in future procurements. The inclusion of SMEs indicates the possibility for smaller firms to engage and succeed in such tenders, fostering growth and development within the sector.

## 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 2 - Industrial and Commercial was awarded to Protector Insurance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce357d3d-ac13-4fd1-8508-ba84c048396d |
| 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 | £410,316 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £410,316 |
| 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 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce357d3d-ac13-4fd1-8508-ba84c048396d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce357d3d-ac13-4fd1-8508-ba84c048396d
  9th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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