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title: "Insurance and related Services for Aspire Group"
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# Insurance and related Services for Aspire Group

Buyer: ASPIRE HOUSING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04960b

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## Summary

Aspire Housing, located in Newcastle-under-Lyme, has concluded its procurement process for insurance and related services, spanning several categories including property, legal liability, motor vehicle risks, engineering plant, terrorism risks, directors and officers' liability, professional indemnity, crime/fidelity guarantee, and alternative risk finance. The procurement, conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation, included a selection questionnaire (SQ) stage and featured multiple lots. Contracts have been awarded to Zurich Insurance Company Ltd and Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd for various lots. The main programme of general insurance and other categories started on January 31, 2025, with an initial three-year term and possible extensions up to five years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services, particularly those with experience in managing complex risk profiles for housing and community amenities. Companies with capabilities in providing comprehensive insurance solutions, including brokerage and risk management, will find significant prospects for growth. Firms with strong account servicing, claims handling, and risk management credentials, especially those recognised by authorities like the FCA or PRA, are well-suited to compete in this and similar future tenders from Aspire Housing and other public sector organisations.

## Notice

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Aspire Housing

### Lot Information

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Aspire Housing

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for Aspire Housing. The programme will require Insurance and related services for risks that may include but not be limited to: property damage and business interruption, employers, public, products and property owners liability, business combined/office, money, all risks, computer, contract works, group personal accident, professional indemnity, fidelity guarantee/crime and employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Aspire Housing.This Lot excludes: Motor (See Lot 2), Engineering (See Lot 3), Terrorism (Pool-Re) (See Lot 4), Terrorism (Non Pool-Re) (See Lot 5), Directors and Officers Liability (See Lot 6), Professional Indemnity (See Lot 7), Crime/ Fidelity Guarantee (See Lot 8), Alternative Risk Finance (See Lot 9) Additional information: All tender documents available from Aspires Portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current

Options: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Renewal: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services for Motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor Legal Expenses and Occasional Business for Aspire HousingUse)

Insurance and related services for Aspire Housing for motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor legal expenses and Occasional business use extensions). Additional information: All tender documents available from Aspire Portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current

Options: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Renewal: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with items of Engineering plant and a programme of Engineering inspections for Aspire Housing

Engineering Insurance and an associated programme of inspections for statutory and other items of engineering plant and equipment. The Contracting Authority may require that LOLER Certification is planned 5 monthly, which will allow the Association one month to re-book appointments where access has not been gained. In addition, the Contracting Authority requires that the delivery of LOLER visits is done in line with its 'No access process', this includes evidenced appointments and records of any appointment failures. Additional information: Tender documents available from Aspires Portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current

Options: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Renewal: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism Risks (Pool Re Basis) for Aspire Housing

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism risks (Pool Re Basis) for Aspire Housing. Additional information: Tender documents available from Aspires Portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current

Options: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Renewal: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism (Non Pool Re Basis) Risks for Aspire Housing

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism (Non Pool Re Basis) Risks for Aspire Housing. Additional information: Tender documents available from Aspires Portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current

Options: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Renewal: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers' Liability for Aspire Housing

Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers' Liability risks for Aspire Housing. Additional information: Tender documents available from Aspires Portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current

Options: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Renewal: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Professional Indemnity Insurance for Aspire Housing

Insurance and related services associated with Professional Indemnity Insurance for Aspire Housing. Additional information: Tender documents available from Aspires Portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current

Options: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Renewal: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost

Insurance and related services associated with Crime / Fidelity Guarantee risks for Aspire Housing

Insurance and related services associated with Crime / Fidelity Guarantee risks for Aspire Housing. Additional information: Tender documents available from Aspires Portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current

Options: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Renewal: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Alternative Risk Financing for Aspire Housing

: Insurance and related services associated with Alternative Risk Financing for Aspire Housing. Additional information: Tender documents available from Aspires Portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current

Options: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Renewal: Aspire Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007592-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Between 3 or 5 years from the date of this Notice |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,876,811 |
| Lots value | £5,257,981 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASPIRE HOUSING |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 0QW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | May Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS LTD, SC108909; ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY LTD TRADING AS ZURICH MUNICIPAL, BR000105 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services
- 66513200 - Contractor's all-risk insurance services
- 66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services
- 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services
- 66515100 - Fire insurance services
- 66515200 - Property insurance services
- 66515410 - Financial loss insurance services
- 66515411 - Pecuniary loss insurance services
- 66516000 - Liability insurance services
- 66516100 - Motor vehicle liability insurance services
- 66516400 - General liability insurance services
- 66516500 - Professional liability insurance services
- 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
- 66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services
- 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services
- 66519200 - Engineering insurance services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services
- 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007592-2025
- 28 Aug 2024 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027457-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.zurich.co.uk/municipal
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.aspirehousing.co.uk/

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