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# Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Cottsway Housing Association

Buyer: COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a564

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## Summary

Cottsway Housing Association, located in Witney, is currently at the award stage of procuring insurance and related services. The procurement process titled "Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Cottsway Housing Association," falls under the services category and aims to address various insurance risks including property damage and liability. The tender was conducted using an open competitive flexible procedure, with key providers such as Marsh Limited, Zurich Municipal, and Everywhen Insurance Brokers Ltd being awarded contracts. The contract agreements are excpected to commence from 26 March 2026 and run until 25 March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. This process involved a structured procurement with multi-stage bidding, and the final awarded value amounted to GBP 2,660,500. The standstill period concluded on 19 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector to expand their portfolio and service offerings, especially for those specialising in non-life insurable risks, including property, legal liability, motor fleet, and professional liability insurance services. Given the breadth of services required, firms with robust risk management and claims adjustment capabilities are particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, offering a chance to secure long-term agreements with the contracting authority. Additionally, firms providing innovative solutions for cyber risk and directors' and officers' liability coverage will find ample opportunities for collaboration and growth through Cottsway Housing Association's procurement needs. Both brokers and insurers are invited to demonstrate their expertise in delivering quality service and competitive pricing in this multi-lot procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks. 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 and employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Cottsway Housing Association. Suppliers will be required to have the financial ability to deliver the programme, Including Insurers with a minimum rating of 'A-' from Standard and Poor, AM Best, or an equivalent rating by an independent and reputable credit rating agency and approved by the bidder's market security committee. Suppliers will be assessed but not limited to the following high level criterion: - The ability to provide the Contracting Authority with a choice of suitable insurers and/or suitable cover options - A skilled and competent service team, being Client Relationship Management, Insurance Claims management, Insurance Broking / underwriting and insurable risk managers - The delivery of quality service to the Contracting Authority and our clients, including that provided to us by any third-party contractor employed by you or by the Insurer(s) you propose

### Lot Information

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

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for Cottsway Housing Association. 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 Cottsway Housing Association.

Renewal: Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Motor Fleet Risk for Cottsway Housing Association

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Motor Fleet Risk cover.

Renewal: Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspection for Cottsway Housing Association

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspection.

Renewal: Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Cyber risk for Cottsway Housing Association

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Cyber risk.

Renewal: Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for Cottsway Housing Association

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) cover. Please note, Cottsway Housing Association will award either Lot 5 or Lot 6 at its sole discretion and will not Award both. Lot 6 estimate value has been left blank to avoid value duplication.

Renewal: Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and Political Violence (Non Pool Re) for Cottsway Housing Association

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and Political Violence (Non Pool Re) cover. Please note, Cottsway Housing Association will award either Lot 5 or Lot 6 at its sole discretion and will not Award both. Lot 6 estimate value has been left blank to avoid value duplication.

Renewal: Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability for Cottsway Housing Association

Cottsway Housing Association are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability.

Renewal: Cottsway Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for an initial period of 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), subject to an optional break clause after conclusion of year one of the contact, with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance) following conclusion of the initial three year period, 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/037161-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,659,000 |
| Lots value | £2,659,000 |
| Awards value | £2,049,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,066,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Additional buyers | GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLP |
| Locality | WITNEY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX28 4YG |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | EVERYWHEN INSURANCE BROKERS; MARSH; ZURICH MUNICIPAL |

## 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
- 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
- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037161-2026
- 7 Mar 2026 at 14:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020665-2026
- 30 Sep 2025 at 18:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061099-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037161-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020665-2026
  7th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061099-2025
  30th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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