---
title: "Provision of Insurances for Ards and North Down Borough Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064920"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# Provision of Insurances for Ards and North Down Borough Council

Buyer: ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064920

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## Summary

The procurement process concerning the "Provision of Insurances for Ards and North Down Borough Council" has reached the award and contract completion stage, as of 8th April 2026. The Ards and North Down Borough Council, which acts as the buying organisation, appointed Brown and Brown Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd to handle the procurement through an open procedure. This procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically targeting insurance services across multiple lots, and is compliant with the Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contracts, which were signed on 31st March 2026, cover various types of insurance, including Employers and Public Liability, over a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services to engage with public sector clients, particularly those registered or operating within the United Kingdom. Large-scale insurance providers, as well as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), were considered during the award process, indicating room for both established players and emerging firms to bid in future. The specific requirements and criteria laid out for selection highlight a focus on quality service provision and competitive pricing strategies. Businesses that offer comprehensive coverage options and value-added services are likely to be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Provision of Insurances for Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC). ANDBC have appointed Brown and Brown Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd to undertake the procurement of Insurances for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

### Lot Information

Employers and Public Liability

Crime

Legal Expenses - Councillors Code of Conduct

Museum, Fine Art and Exhibitions

Drone

Provision of Drone Insurance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031825-2026 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2026-12-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £544,252 |
| Lots value | £544,251 |
| Awards value | £248,174 |
| Contracts value | £248,174 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE BROKERS (UK) LIMITED |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT20 4BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Tower |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLN09 Ards and North Down |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ARAG LEGAL EXPENSES INSURANCE; INTACT INSURANCE IRELAND DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY UK BRANCH; RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 10:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031825-2026
- 16 Mar 2026 at 08:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023271-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 14:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010563-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031825-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023271-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010563-2026
  5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.bbrown.com/uk/tender-documentation/ards-north-down-council/
  Tender Submissions should be sent to the Contact at Brown & Brown - laura.mcafee@bbrown.com Further instruction is also available at: https://www.bbrown.com/uk/tender-documentation/ards-north-down-council/ Ards and North Down Borough Council have appointed Brown and Brown Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd to undertake the procurement of Insurances for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

## Notice URLs

- http://intactinsuranceni.com
- http://www.arag.co.uk
- http://www.rmpartners.co.uk
- https://www.bbrown.com/uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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