Construction Contract Leads
United Kingdom
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 7
Status Active
Published 1st Sep 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06efed |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Vehicle-fleet management services |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £10,675,000 |
United Kingdom
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 7
Status Active
Published 1st Sep 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06efed |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Vehicle-fleet management services |
| Procurement Method | Competitive 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)
- 拢10,675,000 excluding VAT
- 拢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)
- 拢9,260,000 excluding VAT
- 拢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)
- 拢640,000 excluding VAT
- 拢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)
- 拢110,000 excluding VAT
- 拢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)
- 拢325,000 excluding VAT
- 拢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)
- 拢175,000 excluding VAT
- 拢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)
- 拢0 excluding VAT
- 拢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)
- 拢165,000 excluding VAT
- 拢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.
