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Insurance and Related Services to Wales & West Housing Association Limited

  • First published: 21 May 2026
  • Last modified: 21 May 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-067fd8
Published by:
Gibbs Laidler Consulting LLP
Authority ID:
AA44665
Publication date:
21 May 2026
Deadline date:
17 June 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
Yes
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Wales & West Housing Association Limited 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 Wales & West Housing Association Limited.

Suppliers will be required to have the financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of ‘A-’ from standard and poor, 'A-' 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

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement description

Wales & West Housing Association Limited 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 Wales & West Housing Association Limited.

Suppliers will be required to have the financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of ‘A-’ from standard and poor, 'A-' 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

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

6780000.00 GBP to 6780000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 January 2027, 00:00AM to 31 December 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 December 2031

Contracting authority

Wales & West Housing Association Limited

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Archway House, 77 Parc Tŷ Glas

Town/City: Llanishen,Cardiff

Postcode: CF14 5DU

Country: United Kingdom

Website: www.wwha.co.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTLM-7319-QXJX

Email: procurement@gibbslaidler.co.uk

Organisation type: Public undertaking

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Lots

Divided into 6 lots

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Wales & West Housing Association Limited

Lot number: 1

Description

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for Wales & West Housing Association Limited. 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, professional indemnity, fidelity guarantee/crime, employment practices liability. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Wales & West Housing Association Limited

CPV classifications

  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

5250000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

5250000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 December 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 December 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Wales & West Housing Association Limited 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.

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded

5

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Lots 1-6 will be individually evaluated and multiple awards may result. Where the respondee is an insurance Broker, it may choose to place the insurance(s) required within each Lot with different insurers at it's discretion, but full details of the risk carrier(s) will be required.

Award criteria

Type: price

Name

High Level Weighting - Price

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

High Level Weighting - Quality

Weighting: 60.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Insurance and related services associated with Motor Fleet for Wales & West Housing Association Limited

Lot number: 2

Description

Wales & West Housing Association Limited are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Motor Fleet cover.

CPV classifications

  • 66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services
  • 66516100 - Motor vehicle liability insurance services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

1100000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1100000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 December 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 December 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Wales & West Housing Association Limited 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.

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded

5

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Lots 1-6 will be individually evaluated and multiple awards may result. Where the respondee is an insurance Broker, it may choose to place the insurance(s) required within each Lot with different insurers at it's discretion, but full details of the risk carrier(s) will be required.

Award criteria

Weighting description

The high level weightings apportioned to this procurement consists of 40% Cost / 60% Quality.

Type: price

Name

High Level Weighting - Price

Description

40%

Type: quality

Name

High Level Weighting - Quality

Description

60%

Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspections for Wales & West Housing Association Limited

Lot number: 3

Description

Wales & West Housing Association Limited are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspections cover.

CPV classifications

  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

125000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

150000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 December 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 December 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Wales & West Housing Association Limited 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.

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded

5

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Lots 1-6 will be individually evaluated and multiple awards may result. Where the respondee is an insurance Broker, it may choose to place the insurance(s) required within each Lot with different insurers at it's discretion, but full details of the risk carrier(s) will be required.

Award criteria

Weighting description

The high level weightings apportioned to this procurement consists of 40% Cost / 60% Quality.

Type: price

Name

High Level Weighting - Price

Description

40%

Type: quality

Name

High Level Weighting - Quality

Description

60%

Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk for Wales & West Housing Association Limited

Lot number: 4

Description

Wales & West Housing Association Limited are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Cyber Risk cover.

CPV classifications

  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

125000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

125000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 December 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 December 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Wales & West Housing Association Limited 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.

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded

5

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Lots 1-6 will be individually evaluated and multiple awards may result. Where the respondee is an insurance Broker, it may choose to place the insurance(s) required within each Lot with different insurers at it's discretion, but full details of the risk carrier(s) will be required.

Award criteria

Weighting description

The high level weightings apportioned to this procurement consists of 40% Cost / 60% Quality.

Type: price

Name

High Level Weighting - Price

Description

40%

Type: quality

Name

High Level Weighting - Quality

Description

60%

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for Wales & West Housing Association Limited

Lot number: 5

Description

Wales & West Housing Association Limited are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) cover.

CPV classifications

  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

90000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

90000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 December 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 December 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Wales & West Housing Association Limited 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.

Only one of Lots 5 or 6 will be awarded. The lot value is duplicated for lots 5 and 6.

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded

5

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Lots 1-6 will be individually evaluated and multiple awards may result. Where the respondee is an insurance Broker, it may choose to place the insurance(s) required within each Lot with different insurers at it's discretion, but full details of the risk carrier(s) will be required.

Award criteria

Weighting description

The high level weightings apportioned to this procurement consists of 40% Cost / 60% Quality.

Type: price

Name

High Level Weighting - Price

Description

40%

Type: quality

Name

High Level Weighting - Quality

Description

60%

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for Wales & West Housing Association Limited

Lot number: 6

Description

Wales & West Housing Association Limited are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool Re) cover.

CPV classifications

  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

90000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

90000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 January 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 December 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 December 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Wales & West Housing Association Limited 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.

Only one of Lots 5 or 6 will be awarded. The lot value for lots 5 and 6 has been duplicated.

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded

5

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Lots 1-6 will be individually evaluated and multiple awards may result. Where the respondee is an insurance Broker, it may choose to place the insurance(s) required within each Lot with different insurers at it's discretion, but full details of the risk carrier(s) will be required.

Award criteria

Weighting description

The high level weightings apportioned to this procurement consists of 40% Cost / 60% Quality.

Type: price

Name

High Level Weighting - Price

Description

40%

Type: quality

Name

High Level Weighting - Quality

Description

60%

Submission

Expression of interest deadline

17 June 2026, 17:00PM

Date of award of contract

16 October 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

No

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

20 May 2031, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Documents

ID

L-3

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Procurement Specific Questionnaire attached for your completion.

ID

future

Document type

Bidding documents

Document type

Once the PSQ evaluation has been completed, successful candidates will be allowed through to the ITT stage, where multiple documents will be uploaded to Sell2Wales for review.

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

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Commodity categories

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There are no commodity categories for this notice.

Delivery locations

ID Description
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Notice details
Publication date:
10 April 2026
Deadline date:
11 May 2026 23:59
Notice type:
UK2
Version:
1
Authority name:
Gibbs Laidler Consulting LLP
Publication date:
21 May 2026
Deadline date:
17 June 2026 17:00
Notice type:
UK4
Version:
1
Authority name:
Gibbs Laidler Consulting LLP

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