--- title: "Provision of Insurance and Risk Related services to Cornerstone Housing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a2c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a2c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a2c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a2c0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CORNERSTONE HOUSING LIMITED" published: "2026-05-26" --- # Provision of Insurance and Risk Related services to Cornerstone Housing Buyer: CORNERSTONE HOUSING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a2c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a2c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a2c0.json) ## Summary Cornerstone Housing Limited, situated in Exeter, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for the provision of insurance and risk-related services. The tender, titled "Provision of Insurance and Risk Related services to Cornerstone Housing," falls under the financial and insurance services industry category. This process, currently in the tender stage, employs an open procurement method known as the Competitive Flexible Procedure. Businesses interested in participating must submit their expressions of interest by 25th June 2026, with all inquiries needing to be resolved by 22nd June 2026. The awarded contract will commence on 1st February 2027 and extend over three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension at the discretion of Cornerstone Housing Limited. This contract presents significant opportunities for insurance brokers and direct insurers who are experienced and financially stable, with the capability to provide comprehensive insurance services including property, legal liabilities, motor fleet, and alternative risk financing. The procurement process emphasizes the Most Economically Advantageous Tender, balancing cost and quality, thus offering a fair competition platform for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). With a focus on a diverse range of insurance services, businesses in these sectors can leverage this opportunity for growth and establish long-term ties with a reputable public authority in the UK. ## Notice The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for property, legal liabilities and other general insurances as required by Cornerstone Housing Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.02.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Cornerstone Housing Limited's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying PSQ. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. PSQs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. ### Lot Information Insurance and related services associated with Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks as required by Cornerstone Housing The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for property, legal liabilities and other general insurances as required by Cornerstone Housing for a period of three years commencing 01.02.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Cornerstone Housing's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying PSQ. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. PSQs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Renewal: Cornerstone Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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 risk related services associated with Motor Fleet as required by Cornerstone Housing. The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for motor fleet as required by Cornerstone Housing for a period of three years commencing 01.02.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Cornerstone Housing's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying PSQ. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. PSQs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Renewal: Cornerstone Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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 risk related services associated with Cyber as required by Cornerstone Housing The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for cyber as required by Cornerstone Housing for a period of three years commencing 01.02.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Cornerstone Housing's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying PSQ. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. PSQs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Renewal: Cornerstone Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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 risk related services associated with Terrorism (Pool Re) as required by Cornerstone Housing The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for terrorism (pool re) as required by Cornerstone Housing for a period of three years commencing 01.02.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Cornerstone Housing's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying PSQ. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. PSQs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Renewal: Cornerstone Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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 risk related services associated with Terrorism (Non-Pool Re) as required by Cornerstone Housing The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for terrorism (non-pool re) as required by Cornerstone Housing for a period of three years commencing 01.02.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Cornerstone Housing's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying PSQ. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. PSQs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Renewal: Cornerstone Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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 risk related services associated with Directors' & Officers' as required by Cornerstone Housing The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for directors' and officers' as required by Cornerstone Housing for a period of three years commencing 01.02.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Cornerstone Housing's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying PSQ. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. PSQs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Renewal: Cornerstone Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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 risk related services for professional indemnity as required by Cornerstone Housing The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for professional indemnity as required by Cornerstone Housing for a period of three years commencing 01.02.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Cornerstone Housing's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying PSQ. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. PSQs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Renewal: Cornerstone Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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 risk related services for Fidelity/ Crime as required by Cornerstone Housing. The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for fidelity / crime as required by Cornerstone Housing for a period of three years commencing 01.02.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Cornerstone Housing's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying PSQ. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. PSQs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Renewal: Cornerstone Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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. Alternative Risk Financing The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for alternative risk financing as required by Cornerstone Housing for a period of three years commencing 01.02.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Cornerstone Housing's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying PSQ. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. PSQs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Renewal: Cornerstone Housing will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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/048460-2026 | | 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 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £693,000 | | Lots value | £693,000 | | 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 | CORNERSTONE HOUSING LIMITED | | Additional buyers | GIBBS LAIDLER CONSULTING LLP | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX1 1AL | | 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 - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 66510000 - Insurance services - 66512100 - Accident insurance services - 66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services - 66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services - 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services - 66515100 - Fire insurance services - 66515200 - Property insurance services ## Release History - 26 May 2026 at 09:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048460-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048460-2026 26th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J478N322AZ PSQ ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - 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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