Tender

Insurance services for the Council's business services

WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Mar 2023 at 11:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Weston-super-Mare Town Council is inviting Expressions of Interest for insurance services to cover its entire business portfolio. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2023. Interested companies must confirm their ability to meet the deadline by submitting EOI before 12 noon on Friday 7th April 2023. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation process, with a contract value of GBP 10,000. The tender period ends on 7th April 2023, and the contract period spans from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2026.

This tender provides an opportunity for companies with proven experience in providing comprehensive insurance services to local councils, excellent customer care and advisory services, and knowledge of the Town Council sector. Businesses that can commit to paying the Real Living Wage to their employees and start the policy by 1st July 2023 are encouraged to apply. Companies must be able to meet the tender requirements and demonstrate their capability to provide insurance cover for a large Town Council. The procurement process aims to ensure equal access and equal treatment in service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance services for the Council's business services

Notice Description

Weston-super-Mare Town Council (WSMTC) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) 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 WSMTC 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. Following a decision made by WSMTC in July 2020, the Council is committed to working with Contractors who pay the Real Living Wage (RLW) to their employees. WSMTC is looking for Insurance cover to be in place and commence on 1st July 2023 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 2023 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 WSMTC will evaluate the EOI submissions received, and shortlist qualifying companies to invite tenders for the project. Registration of interest does not imply inclusion on the tender list. Schedules of cover requirements will be issued week commencing 17th April 2023, appointments to discuss the requirements of the council will also be available this week. An aggregate of 3 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. -Proven experience in the supply of comprehensive Insurance /Insurer services to Local Councils -Proven customer Care / Client support and advisory services for the duration of the policy. -Proven knowledge of the Town Council sector specifically for a large Town Council (guideline population 50,000 plus) -Confirmation that employees are paid RLW -Confirmation that full Insured cover can commence on 1st July 2023 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 pays RLW * Confirmation that the company will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence Policy 1st July 2023 EOI should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 7th April 2023 to: development@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ee4955-0bac-4341-bfd3-7009fec346a6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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