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title: "Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Poplar HARCA"
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# Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Poplar HARCA

Buyer: POPLAR HARCA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f45f

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## Summary

Poplar HARCA, a UK-based public authority, has initiated a competitive procurement process for the provision of insurance and related services, aimed at covering various insurable risks. The process, classified under the services industry category, specifically focuses on non-life insurable risks such as property damage, public liability, and employment practices liability, among others. This opportunity entails a competitive flexible procedure and the award has been completed as of 29th May 2026. Two significant awards involve Marsh Limited and Jensten Insurance Brokers covering motor fleet, cyber risks, and non-pool terrorism/political violence risks respectively, with contracts commencing on 14th June 2026 and potentially extending up to June 2031 pending performance evaluations.

This tender offers considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale insurers willing to engage in long-term arrangements with Poplar HARCA. Firms possessing robust financial stability, ideally achieving a minimum ‘BBB’ rating from recognized credit agencies, are well-suited to compete. The procurement sought suppliers capable of offering diverse insurance options, skilled claims management, and efficient risk management services. SMEs had the opportunity to take part, highlighting how adaptable these opportunities are for varied business scales. The tender's design allows insurers to place cover with different risk carriers per lot, permitting flexibility and fostering a competitive environment beneficial for growth-oriented businesses.

## Notice

Poplar HARCA are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services for 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 Poplar HARCA. Suppliers will be required to have the financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of 'BBB' from standard and poor, 'B++' from AM Best, 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. 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 Motor Fleet risks, as required by Poplar HARCA

Poplar HARCA are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Motor Fleet risks.

Renewal: Poplar HARCA 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 Risk for Poplar HARCA

Poplar HARCA are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Cyber Risk cover.

Renewal: Poplar HARCA 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 Poplar HARCA

Poplar HARCA 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, Poplar HARCA will award either Lot 3 or Lot 4 at its sole discretion and will not Award both. Lot 4 estimate value has been left blank to avoid premium duplication.

Renewal: Poplar HARCA 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 Poplar HARCA

Poplar HARCA are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool Re) cover. Please note, Poplar HARCA will award either Lot 3 or Lot 4 at its sole discretion and will not Award both. Lot 4 estimate value has been left blank to avoid premium duplication.

Renewal: Poplar HARCA 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/050966-2026 |
| 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | £420,000 |
| Awards value | £285,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POPLAR HARCA |
| Additional buyers | GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 6DA |
| 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 | JENSTEN INSURANCE BROKERS (LONDON AND; MARSH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services
- 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services
- 66516000 - Liability insurance services
- 66516100 - Motor vehicle liability insurance services
- 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
- 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 14:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050966-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 19:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082249-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050966-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082249-2025
  11th December 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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