--- title: "Lancashire Renewables Combined Liability Insurance Policy Placement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f719" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f719" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f719.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f719.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-16" --- # Lancashire Renewables Combined Liability Insurance Policy Placement Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f719 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f719) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f719.json) ## Summary The procurement process conducted by Lancashire County Council focuses on acquiring a combined liability insurance policy for Lancashire Renewables. This project, centred around waste treatment facilities at Farington and Thornton Waste Recovery Parks, aims to safeguard the operations through an insurance agreement. The process was initiated as a tender and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Protector Insurance. Key dates include the award date of 16 March 2026 and a contract period starting from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with options for extension. The procurement method was open, targeting services within the insurance industry category, specifically liability insurance, with the contract value set at £500,000 for the initial term. The final award notice has been published, indicating the culmination of the procurement procedure. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for insurance companies with expertise in providing liability coverage for industrial operations. Firms capable of ensuring compliance with insurance policy requirements, effective service delivery, and proficient claims handling are well-suited to compete for such opportunities. The emphasis on social value means that companies with strong community engagement and sustainable practices may also find advantages in participating. Companies that have robust financial ratings and experience in the UK's regulatory environment will be well-positioned to meet the tender's selection criteria, enabling them to secure long-term commitments and expand their portfolio in the public sector insurance market. ## Notice The Authority conducted the tender to procure an insurance policy for Lancashire Renewables - Combined Liability Insurance Lancashire Renewables operate a number of waste treatment facilities across Lancashire. This procurement is focused on sites at Farington Waste Recovery Park and Thornton Waste Recovery Park, alongside its waste haulage services The workforce across the two facilities is now 262, including staff linked to the waste haulage services and both sites continue to be protected by sprinkler systems, alongside other means of fire detection and suppression technologies. Further details regarding the requirements can be found in the tender documents. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Lancashire County Council has the option to extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years. Renewal: The initial contract period will be two years, after such time the Authority may extend the contract by a further period or periods of 12 (twelve) months up to a maximum of 24 (twenty-four) months, provided that the total duration does not exceed four years. ### Planning Information Lancashire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement relating to the Lancashire Renewables Combined Liability Insurance Policy Placement. Prior to publication of a full invitation to tender (anticipated January 2026), interested organisations are invited to engage with this preliminary market engagement exercise. Interested organisations should: - Visit: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ - Navigate to the market engagement project by clicking on the link for Lancashire Renewables Combined Liability Insurance Policy Placement - Review the Preliminary Market Engagement document(s) contained on this project page. This document provides more information regarding this preliminary market engagement exercise. - Submit your expression of interest (EOI) via email to contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk by no later than 7th January 2026 at 12 noon. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023757-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 7 Jan 2026 | | Award date | 16 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | 2029-12-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | Lots value | £1,600,000 | | Awards value | £500,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 0LD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PROTECTOR INSURANCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66516000 - Liability insurance services ## Release History - 16 Mar 2026 at 17:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023757-2026 - 23 Jan 2026 at 15:58 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006328-2026 - 20 Jan 2026 at 18:18 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005058-2026 - 20 Jan 2026 at 18:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005057-2026 - 16 Dec 2025 at 16:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083522-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023757-2026 16th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006328-2026 23rd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005058-2026 20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005057-2026 20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083522-2025 16th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.ajg.com/uk - https://protectorinsurance.co.uk/ - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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