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title: "CE-187-25 Provision of Golf insurance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f17e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# CE-187-25 Provision of Golf insurance

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f17e

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council, a regional authority situated in Ayr, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "CE-187-25 Provision of Golf Insurance." This contract, falling under the insurance services category, aims to secure an experienced Insurance Broker or Underwriter to provide coverage for golf course users within South Ayrshire. The open procedure was employed for this service procurement, with the award process concluding in March 2026, as indicated by the contract signed date of 20th March 2026. The tender period ended on 26th January 2026, with the evaluation focusing heavily on community benefits and sustainability as part of performance terms, adding broader social value to the procurement.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in insurance services, particularly those with expertise in brokerage and underwriting for leisure activities. The active involvement in the community benefits programme allows for development in targeted recruitment, SME growth, and social engagement, presenting a commendable prospect for businesses that are committed to social responsibility alongside financial performance. Golfguard Ltd has been awarded the contract, indicating that small to medium-sized enterprises with regional capabilities and a focus on cost-effective, quality solutions in insurance service provision are well-suited to succeed in such bids. Future renewals expected around 2030/2031 provide long-term growth potential. Businesses looking to cultivate a strong relationship with public sector organisations would find this contract exemplary for leveraging industry expertise while expanding their market reach.

## Notice

South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a suitably experienced Insurance Broker / Underwriter to provide insurance cover for all persons permitted to play golf on South Ayrshire Councils golf courses.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council has a requirement for a suitably experienced Insurance Broker / Underwriter to provide insurance cover for all persons permitted to play golf on South Ayrshire Councils golf courses.

Renewal: It is expected that any future renewals of this Contract will be progressed circa 2030/2031 (taking into account the contract extensions).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027974-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is expected that any future renewals of this Contract will be progressed circa 2030/2031 (taking into account the contract extensions) |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £126,445 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOLFGUARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027974-2026
- 9 Dec 2025 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080941-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817973
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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