How to win: Insurance Services for Dorchester Town Council (Property, Liability, Fleet & Specialist Covers)

About this contract

Provision of a comprehensive insurance programme for Dorchester Town Council for a period of three years (1st December 2026 to 30th November 2029), with an option to extend for up to two further 12-month periods (3+1+1). The scope includes material damage (buildings up to £16.3m declared value), business interruption (36-month indemnity), employers liability (£10m), public and products liability (primary £10m plus excess layer to £20m), motor fleet (11 agricultural and commercial vehicles), personal accident, trustees' liability, hirer's liability, and reputational risk. Full details are in the attached Summary of Needs document.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Dorchester Town Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 10 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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