Insurance and Related Services 2026-29
Craigdale Housing Association LtdEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
8 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and related services. The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and related services, including claims handling, loss control services and advice as required by Craigdale HA, commencing 1 April 2026.
Bids are invited from suitably qualified insurance/brokers and direct insurance providers for the entire scope of services. Additional information: As stated in the ITT
Key dates
- Commences
- 1 April 2026
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Craigdale Housing Association (HA) is looking for an insurance broker or direct insurance provider to handle all their general insurance needs for three years from April 2026. This includes arranging insurance policies, handling insurance claims when they happen, and providing loss control advice to help prevent losses.
Requirements
- Must be a suitably qualified insurance broker or direct insurance provider
- Ability to provide general insurance services
- Ability to handle insurance claims
- Ability to provide loss control services and advisory support
- Contract period: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 (3 years)
- No specific certifications, financial thresholds, or qualifications stated in this notice — check the full Invitation to Tender (ITT) document for detailed requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Arrange and provide general insurance policies for Craigdale HA's assets and liabilities
- Handle insurance claims on behalf of Craigdale HA when incidents occur
- Provide loss control services (advising on how to prevent losses, accidents, and damage)
- Provide ongoing insurance advice as requested by Craigdale HA
How to Read This Tender
- 1This notice is a summary only — the real detail is in the ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents, which you must request or download. The notice tells you the 'what' but the ITT tells you the 'how' and the terms.
- 2Craigdale HA is a housing association (a non-profit organisation providing social housing), so understand their sector needs — they'll have different insurance risks than a commercial business (tenant liability, communal areas, regulatory compliance).
- 3The phrase 'as required by Craigdale HA' means their needs will drive what you provide — read their ITT carefully to understand what they currently insure and what claims patterns they have.
- 4Look for the evaluation criteria in the ITT — price may be one factor, but social value, experience with housing associations, and claims handling quality are often equally important in public sector contracts.
- 5'Related services' is broad — clarify in the ITT what 'loss control' and 'advice' specifically means (site visits? safety audits? training?).
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small broker or insurer, consider partnering with a larger firm as a subcontractor or consortium partner — housing associations often prefer established providers with proven claims-handling infrastructure, but you could provide specialist local knowledge or niche services.
- Social value and community benefit scores heavily in housing association procurement — highlight any support you provide to tenants, experience with vulnerable populations, or commitment to local employment in your bid.
- Request the ITT early and check whether they have existing claims data or preferred underwriters — this tells you what to price against and whether you can meet their expectations.
Award Details
Howden Insurance Brokers
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Buyer Profile
Craigdale Housing Association LtdKey Dates
Published
8 June 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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Source
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