---
title: "Fine Art Heritage Assets Insurance 2026/2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cf4c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-23"
---

# Fine Art Heritage Assets Insurance 2026/2027

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cf4c

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has concluded the procurement process titled "Fine Art Heritage Assets Insurance 2026/2027". This process, completed on 23rd July 2026, involved the direct award of contracts in the financial and insurance services category. The process was a direct award due to a lack of alternative suppliers and specific technical reasons. The awarded contract pertains to the UK region, specifically within the UKK11 zone, encompassing Bristol. Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited was the awarded supplier, with the contract's active period starting on 20th July 2026. The precise services covered relate to the insurance of fine art and heritage assets, with a gross contract value of £268,750.

This procurement contract opens a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in insurance services related to financial assets, particularly those with expertise in handling high-value art and heritage collections. Large-scale insurance firms will find a better fit for such specialised contracts, given the contract awarded to Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited, indicative of the scale and expertise required. Firms striving for growth in the public sector insurance landscape can position themselves for similar opportunities by enhancing their capabilities in offering tailored insurance products that address niche market needs.

## Notice

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### Procurement Information

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069964-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 21 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £215,000 |
| Contracts value | £215,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 16:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069964-2026
- 20 Jul 2026 at 18:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068463-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069964-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068463-2026
  20th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19625
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19626

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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