Tender

PROVISION OF EMPLOYER LIABILITY INSURANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICE

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Oct 2020 at 10:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Employer Liability Insurance and Support Service" (ASC090). This procurement falls within the financial and insurance services category, specifically targeting insurance services that include support for individuals employing personal assistants. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 23 November 2020 at 12:00hrs. The contract is expected to commence on 6 April 2021 and will run until 5 April 2023, with an option to extend for an additional year. Suppliers must adhere to a maximum pricing limit of £130 per policy.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the insurance and support services sector, particularly those with expertise in employer liability insurance. Companies capable of providing comprehensive HR information and training to assist new employers in understanding their legal obligations will find this procurement particularly relevant. The process is open, allowing various qualified organisations to compete and potentially support Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council in delivering high-quality services to its eligible service users.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF EMPLOYER LIABILITY INSURANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICE

Notice Description

ASC090 PROVISION OF AN EMPLOYER LIABILITY INSURANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICE Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ("The Council") invites tenders for the provision of an Employer Liability Insurance (ELI) and Support Service in order to provide a high standard of support to our eligible Service Users who use their Direct Payment to employ one or more Personal Assistants. This may be the first time these people have taken the role of employer and they need to be made aware of their legal responsibilities. The successful Contractor will be required to support Service Users by setting up, renewing and administering annual Employer Liability Insurance policies, and by delivering appropriate legally based HR information, advice and guidance, appropriate training to ensure that their legal responsibilities as employers are met. Further details can be found in the Service Specification. The Council has a maximum rate of PS130 per policy for the service, and The Council shall reject any bid(s) exceeding this limit. The Contract will commence on 6 April 2021 and will continue until 5 April 2023, with an option to extend for 12 months from 5 April 2023 until 5 April 2024. Suitably qualified and experienced persons and organisations are invited to express an interest in quoting for the above service. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 23 November 2020 at 12:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e27dd57-2901-4cce-ba76-b562116ae4dd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66510000 - Insurance services

66512000 - Accident and health insurance services

66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services

66513200 - Contractor's all-risk insurance services

66516000 - Liability insurance services

66516400 - General liability insurance services

66516500 - Professional liability insurance services

66517300 - Risk management insurance services

66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

66518200 - Insurance agency services

66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

66519310 - Insurance consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2021 - 5 Apr 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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