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Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 07:30.

Opportunity overview

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 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Financial-and-insurance-services./3Y9TJ6Q24N To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3Y9TJ6Q24N

Classification

  • CPV50111100 — Vehicle-fleet management services
  • CPV66000000 — Financial and insurance services
  • CPV66510000 — Insurance services
  • CPV66515000 — Damage or loss insurance services
  • CPV66515200 — Property insurance services
  • CPV66516000 — Liability insurance services
  • CPV66517300 — Risk management insurance services
  • CPV66518300 — Insurance claims adjustment services
  • CPV71300000 — Engineering services
  • CPV71631400 — Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Lots

  • 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£9.3m
  • Insurance and related services associated with Motor Risk for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing.£640k
  • Insurance and related services associated with Engineering Insurance and Inspections for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing£110k
  • Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing£325k
  • Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool Re) for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing£175k
  • Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime HousingValue not stated
  • Insurance and related services associated with Directors' and Officers' liability for Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing£165k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06efed
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Expression Of Interest Deadline
28 Sept 2026, 23:59

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
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.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
28 Sept 2026, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
9 Mar 2027, 23:59

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
6

Award criteria

Description
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

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
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
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
9,260,000
Amount
9,260,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Criterion 1

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Criterion 2

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
640,000
Amount
640,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Criterion 1

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Criterion 2

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
130,000
Amount
110,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Criterion 1

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Criterion 2

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
325,000
Amount
325,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Criterion 1

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Criterion 2

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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.
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
175,000
Amount
175,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Criterion 1

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Criterion 2

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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.
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Criterion 1

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Criterion 2

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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.
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
165,000
Amount
165,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Criterion 1

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Criterion 2

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66000000
Description
Financial and insurance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66510000
Description
Insurance services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
66516000
Description
Liability insurance services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
66517300
Description
Risk management insurance services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
66518300
Description
Insurance claims adjustment services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
50111100
Description
Vehicle-fleet management services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66510000
Description
Insurance services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
66516000
Description
Liability insurance services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
66517300
Description
Risk management insurance services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
66518300
Description
Insurance claims adjustment services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71300000
Description
Engineering services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71631400
Description
Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66510000
Description
Insurance services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
66516000
Description
Liability insurance services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
66517300
Description
Risk management insurance services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
66518300
Description
Insurance claims adjustment services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66510000
Description
Insurance services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
66516000
Description
Liability insurance services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
66517300
Description
Risk management insurance services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
66518300
Description
Insurance claims adjustment services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66000000
Description
Financial and insurance services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
66515000
Description
Damage or loss insurance services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
66515200
Description
Property insurance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66000000
Description
Financial and insurance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1061834859
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
To respond to this opportunity, please click here on the link.
Entry 3
Id
082834-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
1 Sept 2026, 16:37
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing
Id
GB-PPON-PNQH-5987-HXTM

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNQH-5987-HXTM

Address

Street Address
59 Clarendon Road
Locality
Watford
Postal Code
WD17 1LA
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKH23

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicUndertaking
Description
Public undertaking
Organisation 2
Name
Gibbs Laidler Consulting LLP
Id
GB-PPON-PGJB-3773-RCMH
Role Details
Working on behalf of the contracting authority

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PGJB-3773-RCMH

Address

Street Address
The Courtyard, Salters Heath Business Centre, Cold Arbour Road
Locality
Sevenoaks
Postal Code
TN13 2BL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ46

Contact

Roles

procuringEntity

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Watford · UKH23 · WD17 1LA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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