Tender

Expressions of Interest - Insurance for the Council's business services

WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

30 May 2019 at 15:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Weston-super-Mare Town Council is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for a tender titled "Expressions of Interest - Insurance for the Council's business services". This procurement falls under the insurance services category and is located in Weston-super-Mare, England. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on Friday, 7th June 2019. The intention is for insurance cover to commence on 1st July 2019, and all submissions must confirm the ability to meet this deadline. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, with a total contract value of £106,000, lasting from 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for insurance providers with experience in local council insurance services, especially those equipped to deliver comprehensive coverage tailored to large council portfolios. Companies that excel in customer service and offer advisory capabilities during the policy period are particularly well-suited to compete. Interested businesses should demonstrate proven experience with similar local government contracts and must adhere to the specified criteria to ensure consideration for the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expressions of Interest - Insurance for the Council's business services

Notice Description

Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies to provide comprehensive insurance cover for its entire business portfolio. The Insurance / Insurer services will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in Local Council Insurance and the wide ranging cover that this requires. Companies from whom Weston-super-Mare Town Council procure goods and services must demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the contract. The Town Council is looking for Insurance cover to be in place and commence on 1st July 2019 and as such any submission must confirm that this can be achieved. It is essential that you are able to meet the deadline of 1st July 2019 for policy to commence. In addition, we are looking for a company who is able to demonstrate both excellent customer service and client support including assessment and advisory services for the duration of the Policy Weston-super-Mare Town Council will evaluate the Expression of Interest submissions received, and shortlist qualifying companies to invite tenders for the project. Registration of interest does not imply inclusion on the tender list. Tender documents will be issued week commencing Monday 10th June 2019, appointments to discuss the requirements of the council will also be available this week. EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST An aggregate of 3 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. Evaluation Criteria Pass / Fail Proven experience in the supply of comprehensive Insurance /Insurer services to Local Councils Pass / Fail Proven customer Care / Client support and advisory services for the duration of the policy. Pass / Fail Proven knowledge of the Town Council sector specifically for a large Town Council (guideline population 30,000 plus) Pass / Fail Confirmation that full Insured cover can commence on 1st July 2019 Pass / Fail Interested parties are asked to submit Expressions of Interest to include their: * Company name, address, contact name and registration number * Company bankers name and account number & details of Insurance underwriter if working as a broker. * Brief details of two recent (within last 36 months) similar size and scope of Insurance cover for town or parish councils provided by the company (Max 1000 words) for references to be sought. * Confirmation that the company will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence Policy 1st July 2019 Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 7th June 2019 to: Sarah Pearse Deputy Town Clerk Weston-super-Mare Town Council Grove House Grove Park Weston-super-Mare BS23 2QJ . Additional information: Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies to provide comprehensive insurance cover for its entire business portfolio. The Insurance / Insurer services will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in Local Council Insurance and the wide ranging cover that this requires. Companies from whom Weston-super-Mare Town Council procure goods and services must demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the contract. The Town Council is looking for Insurance cover to be in place and commence on 1st July 2019 and as such any submission must confirm that this can be achieved. It is essential that you are able to meet the deadline of 1st July 2019 for policy to commence. In addition, we are looking for a company who is able to demonstrate both excellent customer service and client support including assessment and advisory services for the duration of the Policy Weston-super-Mare Town Council will evaluate the Expression of Interest submissions received, and shortlist qualifying companies to invite tenders for the project. Registration of interest does not imply inclusion on the tender list. Tender documents will be issued week commencing Monday 10th June 2019, appointments to discuss the requirements of the council will also be available this week. EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST An aggregate of 3 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. Evaluation Criteria Pass / Fail Proven experience in the supply of comprehensive Insurance /Insurer services to Local Councils Pass / Fail Proven customer Care / Client support and advisory services for the duration of the policy. Pass / Fail Proven knowledge of the Town Council sector specifically for a large Town Council (guideline population 30,000 plus) Pass / Fail Confirmation that full Insured cover can commence on 1st July 2019 Pass / Fail Interested parties are asked to submit Expressions of Interest to include their: * Company name, address, contact name and registration number * Company bankers name and account number & details of Insurance underwriter if working as a broker. * Brief details of two recent (within last 36 months) similar size and scope of Insurance cover provided for town or parish councils by the company (Max 1000 words) for references to be sought. * Confirmation that the company will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence Policy 1st July 2019 Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 7th June 2019 to: Sarah Pearse Deputy Town Clerk Weston-super-Mare Town Council Grove House Grove Park Weston-super-Mare BS23 2QJ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e06673b-dcfa-4922-ae11-a301da5fd62e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b738ec94-bf61-4a4a-a71a-840a26899544
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 3-4 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
WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Pearse
Contact Email
sarah.pearse@wsm-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01934 632567

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 2QJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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