SINGLE PARTY FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES TO HORSE RACING IRELAND AND SUBSIDIARIES AND THE IRISH HORSERACING REGULATORY BOARD CLG

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) was established by the Irish Government under the Horse and Greyhound

SINGLE PARTY FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES TO HORSE RACING IRELAND AND SUBSIDIARIES AND THE IRISH HORSERACING REGULATORY BOARD CLG

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI)

## Summary Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is procuring a single-party framework for insurance brokerage services for itself, its subsidiaries, and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board CLG. This open procedure seeks a long-term partner to manage comprehensive insurance needs for the Irish racing sector.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of insurance brokerage services for HRI, its subsidiaries, and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board CLG. - Management of insurance programs across multiple entities within the racing industry. - Ongoing advisory and placement services throughout the contract period.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to qualified insurance brokers. - Experience: Proven track record in insurance brokerage, particularly within the sports or corporate sectors. - Qualifications: Relevant professional certifications and regulatory compliance for operating in Ireland. - Capacity: Ability to service multiple entities (HRI, subsidiaries, and regulatory board) simultaneously.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €11,000,000 (1.1E7) - Submission deadline: Wed Aug 13 15:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Single-party framework agreement

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the specified tender portal (implied by "Tender Submission" status). - Languages: English (standard for Irish public sector). - Key documents to prepare: Technical proposal detailing methodology and experience; Commercial proposal outlining fee structure; Proof of eligibility and certifications; Financial standing documentation.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Ideal for brokers with strong relationships in the Irish sports industry or experience managing complex, multi-entity insurance portfolios. - Market Opportunity: Secures a significant contract value (€11M) and long-term revenue stream from a key national organization. - Competition: As an open procedure, expect competition from established national and international brokers. - Risk: Framework agreements often involve strict performance metrics and potential for reduced margins due to competitive pricing pressures.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) has 51 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 99 contract(s) worth around €172,983,037.

Recent awarded suppliers include Flogas Natural Gas Ltd, APCOA Parking Ireland Ltd, Racing Technology Ireland, i-Neda Ltd, Events Parking Ltd.