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Published 26 May 2026, 10:01 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Insurance and Risk Related services to Cornerstone Housing

Official notice

Authority: CORNERSTONE HOUSING LIMITED (Public body)·On behalf of: YMCA Saint Pauls Group

9 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£693,000total for 9 lots · £693,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 25 Jun 2026
Lots 9see the lot list below
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Jan 2030 · up to 31 Jan 2032 with extensions · starts 1 Feb 2027

What is being bought9 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

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.

  • How the procedure runs: 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.

CPV: Accident insurance services · Damage or loss insurance services · Financial and insurance services · Fire insurance services · Insurance services · Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services · Motor vehicle insurance services · Property insurance services

Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure

9 lots · all with a published value (£693,000 together) · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Insurance and related services associated with Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks as required by Cornerstone HousingRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£555,000
Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2032 with extensionsValue: £555,000 exc. VAT · £555,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    See PSQ document.

  • Technical & professional ability

    See PSQ document.

Lot #2Insurance and risk related services associated with Motor Fleet as required by Cornerstone Housing.Renewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£66,000

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.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2032 with extensionsValue: £66,000 exc. VAT · £66,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    See PSQ document.

  • Technical & professional ability

    See PSQ document.

Lot #3Insurance and risk related services associated with Cyber as required by Cornerstone HousingRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£24,000

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.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2032 with extensionsValue: £24,000 exc. VAT · £24,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    See PSQ document.

  • Technical & professional ability

    See PSQ document.

Lot #4Insurance and risk related services associated with Terrorism (Pool Re) as required by Cornerstone HousingRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£12,000

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.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2032 with extensionsValue: £12,000 exc. VAT · £12,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    See PSQ document.

  • Technical & professional ability

    See PSQ document.

Lot #5Insurance and risk related services associated with Terrorism (Non-Pool Re) as required by Cornerstone HousingRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£0

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.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2032 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    See PSQ document.

  • Technical & professional ability

    See PSQ document.

Lot #6Insurance and risk related services associated with Directors' & Officers' as required by Cornerstone HousingRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£18,000

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.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2032 with extensionsValue: £18,000 exc. VAT · £18,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    See PSQ document.

  • Technical & professional ability

    See PSQ document.

Lot #7Insurance and risk related services for professional indemnity as required by Cornerstone HousingRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£15,000

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.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2032 with extensionsValue: £15,000 exc. VAT · £15,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    See PSQ document.

  • Technical & professional ability

    See PSQ document.

Lot #8Insurance and risk related services for Fidelity/ Crime as required by Cornerstone Housing.Renewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£3,000

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.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2032 with extensionsValue: £3,000 exc. VAT · £3,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    See PSQ document.

  • Technical & professional ability

    See PSQ document.

Lot #9Alternative Risk FinancingRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£0

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.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2030 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jan 2032 with extensions
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    See PSQ document.

  • Technical & professional ability

    See PSQ document.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 9 lots
Quality: 50%Price: 50%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Price
  • Quality
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    See PSQ document.

  • Technical & professional ability

    See PSQ document.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
26 May 2026, 10:01 BST
Last source update
26 May 2026, 10:01 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 23 Dec 2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-048460
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Accident insurance servicesDamage or loss insurance servicesFinancial and insurance servicesFire insurance servicesInsurance servicesLegal insurance and all-risk insurance servicesMotor vehicle insurance servicesProperty insurance services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
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How it runs

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.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Requests to participate (first stage)
25 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
Submission deadline
25 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
Clarification deadline
22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

26 May 2026 → 1 Feb 2027 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published155 days ago
    26 May 2026, 10:01 BST
  2. Clarification questions by129 days ago
    22 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline126 days ago
    25 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
  4. Today
    29 Oct 2026
  5. Award decision expected byin 55 days
    23 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
  6. Contract startsin 94 days
    1 Feb 2027

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    26 May 2026, 10:01 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

Cornerstone Housing Limited

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PVJX-9735-HXLV Cornerstone House, Western Way, Exeter, South West, EX1 1ALContact name, email, phone

Other public bodies

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

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