--- title: "Provision of Insurance coverage for Combined Liability" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a09b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a09b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a09b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a09b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-04" --- # Provision of Insurance coverage for Combined Liability Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a09b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a09b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a09b.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council has awarded contracts for insurance services across multiple lots, including combined liability, motor fleet and uninsured loss recovery, crime/fidelity guarantee, medical malpractice, personal accident and travel, and computers. The procurement process used an open procedure, covering services under a legal framework established by the Procurement Act 2023. Key dates for the procurement included an award period ending on March 4, 2026, and contract commencement on April 1, 2026. The total value of the contracts is significant, with each lot being awarded a separate policy. The procurement was conducted in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Manchester area, falling under the public authority sub-central government category. This process has now reached the award stage, with contracts actively in place. These contracts present substantial opportunities for businesses providing insurance services, particularly those capable of meeting specific industry needs such as combined liability, cyber coverage, and medical malpractice. Companies with a focus on delivering high-quality service, offering social value, and possessing strong environmental credentials are well-positioned to compete in this sector. The involvement of both SMEs and large organisations like Risk Management Partners Ltd. and Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. in this procurement underscores the competitive nature of the market and the diverse opportunities available for different types of businesses. The structured procurement process and the extensive scope of insurance requirements cater to a variety of skill sets and capacities, allowing businesses to contribute to and grow within the public sector insurance market. ## Notice The provision of insurance coverage across multiple lots: Lot 1 - Combined Liability Lot 2 - Motor Fleet and uninsured loss recovery Lot 3 - Crime / Fidelity Guarantee Lot 4 - Medical Malpractice Lot 5 - Personal Accident and Travel Lot 6 - Computers ### Lot Information Combined Liability Renewal: Extension option available after 3 years. The council will review its position at that time and make a decision considering all options. Motor Insurance Renewal: Extension option available after 3 years. The council will review its position at that time and make a decision considering all options. Crime (Incorporating Fidelity Guarantee) Renewal: Extension option available after 3 years. The council will review its position at that time and make a decision considering all options. Medical Malpractice Medical Malpractice - Please see Appendix B - Specification Renewal: Extension option available after 3 years. The council will review its position at that time and make a decision considering all options. Personal Accident and Travel Renewal: Extension option available after 3 years. The council will review its position at that time and make a decision considering all options. Computers Renewal: Extension option available after 3 years. The council will review its position at that time and make a decision considering all options. Cyber Completion and return of the confidentiality agreement found downloadable with the procurement documents is required before the council can share Lot 7 specification. Renewal: Extension option available after 3 years. The council will review its position at that time and make a decision considering all options. ### Planning Information The council is inviting a number of providers to discuss the upcoming insurance tender and the councils requirement The purpose of the engagement is to ensure the tender covers all areas of coverage the council requires and will consist of an number of presentations from different Service areas within the council and an opportunity for feedback and questions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052555-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 26 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2028-10-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,471,663 | | Lots value | £6,471,661 | | Awards value | £2,319,585 | | Contracts value | £2,319,585 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS; ZURICH INSURANCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66510000 - Insurance services ## Release History - 4 Jun 2026 at 07:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052555-2026 - 19 Mar 2026 at 14:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025234-2026 - 7 Jan 2026 at 07:47 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000872-2026 - 26 Nov 2025 at 08:18 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077060-2025 - 25 Nov 2025 at 12:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076837-2025 - 24 Sep 2025 at 08:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059078-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052555-2026 4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025234-2026 19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000872-2026 7th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077060-2025 26th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076837-2025 25th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059078-2025 24th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=c7faf7d0-eec9-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Please find the link to the procurement documents - www.the-chest.org.uk The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 09th January 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. ## Notice URLs - http://www.rmpartners.co.uk - http://www.zurich.co.uk/municipal - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.manchester.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a09b. 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