Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 18, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED: Cabinet; a)    Approved the extension of the Council’s existing insurance policies (detailed in Appendix A) for 12 months to 31 March 2027 . b)    Approved the disaggregation of the listed insurances (Appendix A) from the main programme for the reasons stated to ensure appropriate arrangements to procure these policies separately effective from 1 April 2026 are put in place. c)     Approved the tender of the extended insurance contracts to take effect from 1 April 2027.   REASONS RESOLVED: 1.     The Council’s corporate insurance programme policies expire on 31 March 2026, and therefore Cabinet approval is sought to look to extend current contracts for 12 months to ensure uninterrupted insurance cover and protection 2.     This will enable further development of the Council’s asset information in preparation for the 2027 tender, pre work commencing in 2026. This approach allows sufficient time to enhance property information, maximising the potential for competitive quotations and favourable terms. 3.     To recommend the disaggregation of specific policies from the main corporate programme to enable separate procurement processes to take place to place these contracts with effect from 1 April 2026.   ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: None