--- title: "Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Connect Housing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0673ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673ff.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CONNECT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED" published: "2026-03-26" --- # Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Connect Housing Buyer: CONNECT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0673ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0673ff.json) ## Summary Connect Housing Association Limited is seeking proposals for the provision of insurance and related services across various domains including property, legal liability, and other general insurable risks. The procuring entity, Gibbs Laidler Consulting LLP, based in Dewsbury, UK, is managing this tender process. The procurement is at the tender stage with an expression of interest deadline set for 21st April 2026. The process follows a competitive flexible procedure and is open to suppliers who can ensure services starting from September 2026 over a contract period that might extend up to 2031. The procurement falls under the industry category of insurance services, with key classifications including liability, professional liability, and risk management services. This tender offers notable growth opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, particularly those experienced in servicing housing associations. Companies, including SMEs, capable of handling such financial programmes and possessing a competent service team in client relationship management, claims management, and risk assessment, will find this opportunity lucrative. The contract is divided into multiple lots, allowing for diversification of offerings across property, motor fleet, engineering, and cyber insurances among others, enabling bidders to target specific areas of expertise. Bidders are expected to demonstrate financial robustness, with the flexibility to propose a variety of cover options and insurers, making this an attractive proposition for insurance brokers and other related service providers looking to expand in the public sector market. ## Notice Connect Housing 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 Connect Housing. 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 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Dewsbury:-Insurance-services./V8N4UM2ZJF To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/V8N4UM2ZJF ### Lot Information Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for Connect Housing. 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, drone, employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Connect Housing. Renewal: Connect Housing 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 Motor Fleet for Connect Housing Connect Housing are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Motor Fleet cover. Renewal: Connect Housing 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 Engineering for Connect Housing Connect Housing are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Engineering cover. Renewal: Connect Housing 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 for Connect Housing Connect Housing are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Cyber cover. Renewal: Connect Housing 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 (Pool Re) for Connect Housing Connect Housing are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Terrorism (Pool Re) cover. Renewal: Connect Housing 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 (Non-Pool Re) for Connect Housing Connect Housing are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Terrorism (Non-Pool Re) cover. Renewal: Connect Housing 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 Directors and Officers for Connect Housing Connect Housing are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Directors and Officers cover. Renewal: Connect Housing 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 Professional Indemnity for Connect Housing Connect Housing are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Professional Indemnity cover. Renewal: Connect Housing 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 Crime for Connect Housing Connect Housing are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Crime cover. Renewal: Connect Housing 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 Contract Works for Connect Housing Connect Housing are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Contract Works cover. Renewal: Connect Housing 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 Legal Expenses for Connect Housing Connect Housing are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Legal Expenses cover. Renewal: Connect Housing 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 Group Personal Accident for Connect Housing Connect Housing are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Group Personal Accident cover. Renewal: Connect Housing 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/027649-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,390,000 | | Lots value | £1,390,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CONNECT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED | | Additional buyers | GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLP | | Locality | DEWSBURY | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF13 1AX | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66510000 - Insurance services - 66516000 - Liability insurance services - 66516500 - Professional liability insurance services - 66517300 - Risk management insurance services - 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2026 at 09:10 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027649-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 14:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027397-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027649-2026 26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027397-2026 25th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/V8N4UM2ZJF ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Dewsbury:-Insurance-services./V8N4UM2ZJF - 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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