Scope
Procurement description
West Northamptonshire Council (the Authority) wishes to invite tenders for the provision of insurance services in respect of the insurance programme for the unitary council and its wholly owned company, The Daventry Estate Company Limited (TDECL).
The current contractual arrangements are due to expire at the end of March 2027. From April 2027, the Council will require insurance cover for Property and Business Interruption (including commercial properties, fleet, housing and leasehold housing).
Potential Suppliers are invited to tender for one or more of the following Lots:
Lot 1 General Property
Lot 2 Commercial Property
Lot 3 Casualty
Lot 4 Crime
Lot 5 Fleet
Lot 6 Personal Accident / Travel
Lot 7 Royal & Derngate
Delivery regions
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
10195688.71 GBP to 10195688.71GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM to 31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 April 2032
Contracting authority
West Northamptonshire Council
Identification register:
Address 1: Angel Street
Town/City: Northampton
Postcode: NN1 1ED
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDV-8944-CMBP
NUTS code: UKF24
Email: procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 7 lots
LOT 1 General Property
Lot number: 1 Description
General Property Insurance
CPV classifications
- 66510000 - Insurance services
Delivery regions
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Lot value (estimated)
2766275.14 GBP Excluding VAT
3319530.17 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 April 2032, 00:59AM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The option to extend by 12 months and a further 12 months making 60 months in total.
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
6
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
6
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Each lot will be awarded on its own merit to the bidder who achieves the Most Advantageous Tender based on the combination of quality and price.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT documentation
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 60
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 40
Weighting type: percentageExact
LOT 2 Commercial Property
Lot number: 2 Description
Commercial Property Insurance
CPV classifications
- 66510000 - Insurance services
Delivery regions
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Lot value (estimated)
2393891.95 GBP Excluding VAT
2872670.34 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 April 2032, 00:59AM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The option to extend by 12 months and a further 12 months making 60 months in total.
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
6
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
6
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Each lot will be awarded on its own merit to the bidder who achieves the Most Advantageous Tender based on the combination of quality and price.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT documentation
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 60
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 40
Weighting type: percentageExact
LOT 3 Casualty
Lot number: 3 Description
Casualty Insurance
CPV classifications
- 66510000 - Insurance services
Delivery regions
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Lot value (estimated)
3298251.12 GBP Excluding VAT
3957901.34 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 April 2032, 00:59AM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The option to extend by 12 months and a further 12 months making 60 months in total.
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
6
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
6
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Each lot will be awarded on its own merit to the bidder who achieves the Most Advantageous Tender based on the combination of quality and price.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT documentation
LOT 4 Crime
Lot number: 4 Description
Crime Insurance
CPV classifications
- 66510000 - Insurance services
Delivery regions
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Lot value (estimated)
132994.00
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 60
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 40
Weighting type: percentageExact
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 60
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 40
Weighting type: percentageExact
GBP Excluding VAT
159592.80 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 April 2032, 00:59AM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The option to extend by 12 months and a further 12 months making 60 months in total.
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
6
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
6
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Each lot will be awarded on its own merit to the bidder who achieves the Most Advantageous Tender based on the combination of quality and price.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT documentation
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 60
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 40
Weighting type: percentageExact
LOT 5 Fleet
Lot number: 5 Description
Fleet Insurance
CPV classifications
- 66510000 - Insurance services
Delivery regions
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Lot value (estimated)
1010754.38 GBP Excluding VAT
1212905.26 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 April 2032, 00:59AM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The option to extend by 12 months and a further 12 months making 60 months in total.
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
6
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
6
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Each lot will be awarded on its own merit to the bidder who achieves the Most Advantageous Tender based on the combination of quality and price.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT documentation
Participation
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT documentation
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 60
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 40
Weighting type: percentageExact
LOT 6 Personal Accident /Travel
Lot number: 6 Description
Personal Accident /Travel Insurance
CPV classifications
- 66510000 - Insurance services
Delivery regions
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Lot value (estimated)
63837.12 GBP Excluding VAT
76604.54 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 April 2032, 00:59AM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The option to extend by 12 months and a further 12 months making 60 months in total.
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
6
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
6
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Each lot will be awarded on its own merit to the bidder who achieves the Most Advantageous Tender based on the combination of quality and price.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT documentation
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 60
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 40
Weighting type: percentageExact
LOT 7 Royal and Derngate
Lot number: 7 Description
Royal and Derngate Building Insurance
CPV classifications
- 66510000 - Insurance services
Delivery regions
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Lot value (estimated)
529685 GBP Excluding VAT
635622.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 April 2032, 00:59AM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The option to extend by 12 months and a further 12 months making 60 months in total.
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for
6
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded
6
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Each lot will be awarded on its own merit to the bidder who achieves the Most Advantageous Tender based on the combination of quality and price.
Participation
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT documentation
Participation
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT
Conditions of participation
As set out in the ITT documentation
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 60
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Scoring criteria is detailed within the Tender documents.
Weighting: 40
Weighting type: percentageExact
Tender submission deadline
04 December 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
04 December 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
01 February 2027, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
Access to tender documents, all correspondence and submission of completed tenders must be made via the Council’s E-Procurement Portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Tender submission deadline
04 December 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
04 December 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
01 February 2027, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
Access to tender documents, all correspondence and submission of completed tenders must be made via the Council’s E-Procurement Portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published