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Category Services

Type Tender

No. of Lots 7

Status Active

Published 1st Sep 2026

Tender Details
Referenceocds-h6vhtk-06efed
Common Procurement VocabularyVehicle-fleet management services
Procurement MethodCompetitive flexible procedure
Value£10,675,000
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United Kingdom

Category Services

Type Tender

No. of Lots 7

Status Active

Published 1st Sep 2026

Tender Details
Referenceocds-h6vhtk-06efed
Common Procurement VocabularyVehicle-fleet management services
Procurement MethodCompetitive flexible procedure
Value£10,675,000

Scope

Description

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing 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 Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime 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

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Total value (estimated)

  • £10,675,000 excluding VAT
  • £10,695,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Main procurement category

Services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot constraints

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 6

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 1-7 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

Not the same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.


Lot 1. Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

Description

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing. 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 Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

Lot value (estimated)

  • £9,260,000 excluding VAT
  • £9,260,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2032
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing 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.

CPV classifications

  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Same for all lots

Contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 2. Insurance and related services associated with Motor Risk for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing.

Description

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing are looking to appoint one provider to deliver their Insurance and related services for Motor Risk cover.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £640,000 excluding VAT
  • £640,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2032
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing. 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.

CPV classifications

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services
  • 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

Same for all lots

Contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 3. Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspections for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

Description

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspections cover.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £110,000 excluding VAT
  • £130,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2032
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing 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.

CPV classifications

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services
  • 71300000 - Engineering services
  • 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Same for all lots

Contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 4. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

Description

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services for Cyber Risk cover.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £325,000 excluding VAT
  • £325,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2032
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing 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.

CPV classifications

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Same for all lots

Contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 5. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

Description

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing 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.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £175,000 excluding VAT
  • £175,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2032
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing 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.

CPV classifications

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Same for all lots

Contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 6. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

Description

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing 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.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £0 excluding VAT
  • £0 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2032
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing 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.

CPV classifications

  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
  • 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services
  • 66515200 - Property insurance services

Same for all lots

Contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 7. Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

Description

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing are looking to appoint one or more providers to deliver their Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability cover.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £165,000 excluding VAT
  • £165,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2032
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing 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.

CPV classifications

  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Same for all lots

Contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

Lot 2. Insurance and related services associated with Motor Risk for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing.

Lot 3. Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspections for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

Lot 4. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

Lot 5. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

Lot 6. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

Lot 7. Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Enquiry deadline

28 September 2026, 11:59pm

Submission type

Requests to participate

Deadline for requests to participate

28 September 2026, 11:59pm

Submission address and any special instructions

/

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

9 March 2027


Award criteria

Name Type Weighting
Criterion 2 Quality 60%
Criterion 1 Cost 40%

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Competitive flexible procedure description

The procedure will consist of a multi stage procurement, covering a conditions of participation stage and three stages contained within the tendering period, allowing for shortlisting of suppliers at each round. The high level weightings apportioned to this procurement consists of 40% Cost / 60% Quality.


Documents

Associated tender documents

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Contracting authority

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQH-5987-HXTM

59 Clarendon Road

Watford

WD17 1LA

United Kingdom

Email: procurement [at] gibbslaidler.co.uk

Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire

Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)


Other organisation

These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.

Gibbs Laidler Consulting LLP

Summary of their role in this procurement: Working on behalf of the contracting authority

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGJB-3773-RCMH

The Courtyard, Salters Heath Business Centre, Cold Arbour Road

Sevenoaks

TN13 2BL

United Kingdom

Email: procurement [at] gibbslaidler.co.uk

Region: UKJ46 - West Kent


Contact organisation

Contact Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing for any enquiries.