Closing soon2 hours left · express interest by 11:59pm, Tuesday 29 September 2026

Provision of Insurance and Related Services to ForHousing

Forhousing Devco Limited · Housing

In brief

Forhousing Devco Limited is looking for suppliers for financial services work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £11,215,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

It is split into 6 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

This is the first stage: register your interest by 11:59pm, Tuesday 29 September 2026, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Express interest by
11:59pm, Tuesday 29 September 2026
Questions by
11:59pm, Tuesday 29 September 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

How bids are scored

Criterion 1 40% · Criterion 2 60%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for financial services contracts across the UK (from 585 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

ForHousing 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, and contract works. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Yorkshire Housing. 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-'…Read the full description
ForHousing 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, and contract works. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Yorkshire Housing. 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 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Insurance-services./B8564PHJ7S To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B8564PHJ7S

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Tuesday 29 September 2026.
  5. Register your interest before 11:59pm, Tuesday 29 September 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by ForHousing
1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
What this lot covers

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for ForHousing. 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, and fidelity guarantee/crime. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of ForHousing.

Financial services and insurance£10,500,000
Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk for ForHousing
1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
What this lot covers

ForHousing are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services for Cyber Risk cover.

Financial services and insurance£500,000
Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for ForHousing
1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
What this lot covers

ForHousing 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.

Financial services and insurance£50,000
Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for ForHousing
1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
What this lot covers

ForHousing 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.

Financial services and insurance£50,000
Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability for ForHousing
1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
What this lot covers

ForHousing are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability cover.

Financial services and insurance£115,000
Insurance and Related Services Associated with Alternative Risk Financing for ForHousing
1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
What this lot covers

Suppliers are invited to put forward proposals for Alternative Risk Financing, offering unique solutions to ForHousing's risk.

Financial services and insurance—

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 066305-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 083989-2026

About the buyer

  1. Pensions Administration Operational Support Service Framework

    Norfolk County CouncilUK-wideFinancial services and insurance

    Closing soon16 hours left5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £130mframework ceiling
  2. Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Yorkshire Housing

    Yorkshire Housing LimitedUK-wideFinancial services and insurance, Vehicles and fleet

    Closing soonNew19 hours leftExpress interest8 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £13.6mestimated
  3. Legal Services Framework

    Castles and CoastsUK-wideLegal services, Financial services and insurance

    Closing soon38 hours leftExpress interest5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £3mframework ceiling
  4. Small Venues Fund - Fund Administrator

    North East Combined AuthorityNorth EastFinancial services and insurance

    Closing soon5 days left

    £250kestimated
  5. Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Community Housing Group

    Community HousingUK-wideFinancial services and insurance, Vehicles and fleet

    Open7 days leftExpress interest7 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £3.48mestimated

From notice 066305-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 July 2026, last updated 4 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.