Tender

Provision of Guardianship (Missing Persons) Surety Bonds

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

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23 Apr 2019 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is overseeing the procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Guardianship (Missing Persons) Surety Bonds," which aims to establish surety bonds to support guardians of missing persons. This service falls under the financial and insurance services industry category. The procurement is currently in the contract period which commenced on 18th June 2019 and will run for two years, potentially extendable for an additional two years. The tender period concluded on 24th May 2019, and the estimated value of the contract is £900,000, with a minimum acceptance value of £400,000. The procurement method is open, utilising an open procedure for this public tender.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the insurance and financial sectors, particularly those experienced in surety and insurance brokerage services. The sourcing of an effective insurance broker will facilitate the management of surety bonds essential for guardians overseeing the property and financial affairs of individuals reported missing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this process, creating a pathway for them to establish and grow their service delivery capabilities in a niche but crucial market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Guardianship (Missing Persons) Surety Bonds

Notice Description

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) that supports the Public Guardian in discharging his duties. The OPG expects to put in place a contract for the provision of surety bonds, also called security bonds, to cover the performance of guardians of missing persons. The aim of the tender is to appoint an insurance broker who will be responsible and accountable for the administration and management of the provision of surety bonds. The broker will be responsible for the procurement exercise to select suitable insurer/ insurers for the provision of surety bonds. The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 (the Act) was passed to assist families and others to look after the property and financial affairs of a person who is missing. The Act, which comes into force in July 2019, empowers the High Court to appoint a guardian to take control of the property or financial affairs of a missing person. Guardians will be required to act in the best interests of the missing person and to ensure they are carrying out their duties accordingly. The High Court will make an order appointing a guardian, which will specify whether a surety bond is required. The court will decide on the value of the surety. The surety bond is a guarantee to pay any financial losses arising from the guardian's improper performance or failure to exercise their functions. Guardians will be supervised by the Office of the Public Guardian. The role of the Public Guardian will be similar to his role in the registration and supervision of deputies appointed in respect of persons lacking mental capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Additional information: The contract will be a services concession contract. The duration is expected to be two years with the option to extend for two periods of one year (2 + 1 + 1) with an expected start date of June 2019. The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c2ce4e-56f2-48d4-80ab-64e19cb96695
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66100000 - Banking and investment services

66500000 - Insurance and pension services

66510000 - Insurance services

66515410 - Financial loss insurance services

66517200 - Surety insurance services

66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jun 2019 - 17 Jun 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

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