Tender

Bt1552 Personal Assistants liability Insurance & employment Services

LUTON COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Sep 2022 at 13:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Luton Council has issued a tender titled "Bt1552 Personal Assistants Liability Insurance & Employment Services" in the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on September 22, 2022, and a contract period starting on October 18, 2022, until September 1, 2025. The total contract value is £40,000 GBP. The procurement method is specified as "Other." The opportunity is located in Luton, England.

This tender by the Luton Council offers business growth opportunities for service providers who can offer comprehensive Employers Liability Insurance and Employment Support to vulnerable service users. The procurement is suitable for SMEs. Businesses with expertise in insurance services and a track record of effective communication strategies aligned with accessibility standards are well-suited to compete for this contract. Mobilization speed and smooth transition capabilities will be crucial for successful providers aiming to minimize disruption to current insurance provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bt1552 Personal Assistants liability Insurance & employment Services

Notice Description

The successful service needs to provide fully comprehensive Employers Liability Insurance to those employing their own Personal Assistant. As stated above the employers are vulnerable Service Users and or their representative. As well as the need for comprehensive Employers Liability insurance, the requirement is also for Employment Support, cover for personal possessions, Public Liability and Legal expenses for the Employer. Employers (service users) will need to be able to access help, advice and support through a range of mediums; e.g. website and phone line. Any communications from the provider to their customers will need to be in line with the accessibility standards and requirements. The Local Authority will require assurances that effective insurance policies are in place for every employer and that this information has been communicated effectively to both the individual and the council. All policies will be funded on an annual basis, directly by the local authority, on behalf of the employer (service user). The successful Provider will need to mobilise quickly in order to minimise any disruption to Employers current insurance provision. They will also need to work effectively with the incumbent to ensure a smooth transition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61f2fe93-00a2-41cd-ad9f-068f4513de68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d2e1fa-99bd-449b-80de-6326d84a92ee
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Oct 2022 - 1 Sep 2025 2-3 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amanda Clark
Contact Email
amanda.clark@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582546856

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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