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title: "Insurance Services for Dorchester Town Council (Property, Liability, Fleet & Specialist Covers)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b1ab"
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# Insurance Services for Dorchester Town Council (Property, Liability, Fleet & Specialist Covers)

Buyer: DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b1ab

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Dorchester Town Council seeks bids for providing insurance services covering property, liability, fleet, and specialist covers. This tender falls under the services category, specifically insurance services, and is located in the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 10th July 2026. The contract will span from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2029, with potential extensions. The procurement method employed is an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime, with a gross contract value estimated at £150,000. The legal framework guiding this procurement is tied to the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, particularly those proficient in comprehensive municipal insurance programmes. Companies specialising in coverage for material damage, business interruption, and various liability insurances would find this an ideal fit. The procurement criteria focus on quality and cost, encouraging innovative solutions tailored to Dorchester Town Council's detailed requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-positioned to compete, given the suitability parameters. The absence of electronic submissions promotes conventional bidding approaches, further enabling traditional insurance providers to participate actively.

## Notice

Provision of a comprehensive insurance programme for Dorchester Town Council for a period of three years (1st December 2026 to 30th November 2029), with an option to extend for up to two further 12-month periods (3+1+1). The scope includes material damage (buildings up to PS16.3m declared value), business interruption (36-month indemnity), employers liability (PS10m), public and products liability (primary PS10m plus excess layer to PS20m), motor fleet (11 agricultural and commercial vehicles), personal accident, trustees' liability, hirer's liability, and reputational risk. Full details are in the attached Summary of Needs document.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Options to extend from three year to 3+1+1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054674-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2029-06-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| 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 | DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 10:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054674-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054674-2026
  10th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17530
  Summary of Needs
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17531
  13/01/2025 Rebuild Cost Assessment.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorchester-tc.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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