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title: "Provision of Insurance and Related Services to North Devon Homes"
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# Provision of Insurance and Related Services to North Devon Homes

Buyer: NORTH DEVON HOMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a02d

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## Summary

North Devon Homes, located in Barnstaple, United Kingdom, is in the award stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Insurance and Related Services." The industry category involves various insurance services, including property, legal liability, motor vehicle, and cyber risks. This competitive flexible procedure uses an open procurement method and aims to ensure service provision for non-life insurable risks. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 16th March 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and potentially extending until a maximum date of 31st March 2031. Gibbs Laidler Consulting LLP acts as the procuring entity on behalf of North Devon Homes, while Marsh Limited and Arthur J Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited are involved as primary suppliers.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale insurance providers equipped to deliver comprehensive coverage across diverse insurance categories. With a focus on high standards, insurers must possess a minimum credit rating of A-. The procurement offers long-term agreements with extension options, contingent on satisfactory service and performance, appealing to businesses seeking stable and enduring contracts. Companies adept in providing specialised insurance solutions, such as professional liability, risk management, and directors' liability, should find this tender particularly advantageous. The structured evaluation criteria blend cost and quality, providing a balanced opportunity for firms to demonstrate their capability and value proposition.

## Notice

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by North Devon Homes. The financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of no less than A-, or an equivalent rating by an independent and reputable credit rating agency and approved by the bidder's market security committee. In the case of any rating less than A-, the contracting authority will evaluate and accept the nominated insurer(s) at its sole discretion, subject to disclosure and acceptance prior to the ITT bid deadline of the bidder's market security committee's latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder's market security committee.

### Lot Information

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

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for North Devon Homes. 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, employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of North Devon Homes.

Renewal: North Devon Homes 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.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.

Insurance and related services for Motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor Legal Expenses and Occasional Business Use) for North Devon Homes

Insurance and related services associated with Motor Fleet for North Devon Homes. Bidders will be expected to provide cover of items such as but not limited to Motor Legal Expenses, Uninsured Loss Recovery, and OBU Extension.

Renewal: North Devon Homes 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.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.

Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Plant Inspection & Insurance for North Devon Homes

Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Plant Inspection & Insurance for North Devon Homes. Bidders will be expected to source inspection services and insurance from appropriate providers.

Renewal: North Devon Homes 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.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.

Insurance and related services associated with Cyber for North Devon Homes

Insurance and related services associated with Cyber for North Devon Homes. Bidders will be expected to provide a robust policy that addresses North Devon Homes' needs.

Renewal: North Devon Homes 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.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.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and /or Political Violence (Non-Pool Re) for North Devon Homes

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non-Pool Re) for North Devon Homes. Bidders will be expected to provide options not affiliated with the government-backed Pool Re programme.

Renewal: North Devon Homes 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.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.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for North Devon Homes

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and /or Political Violence (Pool Re) for North Devon Homes. Bidders will be expected to provide options affiliated with the government-backed Pool Re programme.

Renewal: North Devon Homes 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.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.

Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers' Liability for North Devon Homes

Insurance and related services associated with Directors and Officers' Liability for North Devon Homes. Bidders will be expected provide a programme that robustly addresses the particular needs of North Devon Homes.

Renewal: North Devon Homes 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.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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020057-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,146,741 |
| Lots value | £2,146,740 |
| Awards value | £1,984,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH DEVON HOMES |
| Additional buyers | GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLP |
| Locality | BARNSTAPLE |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX32 8TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Sevenoaks |
| Electoral ward | Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge |
| Westminster constituency | Sevenoaks |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARTHUR J GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS; MARSH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services
- 66516000 - Liability insurance services
- 66516500 - Professional liability insurance services
- 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
- 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 15:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020057-2026
- 23 Sep 2025 at 13:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058912-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020057-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058912-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=977656085
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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