Tender

Provision of an Employer Liability Insurance and Support Service

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2020 at 13:22

Tender Notice
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21 Feb 2020 at 13:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking bids for the "Provision of an Employer Liability Insurance and Support Service" under procurement ID ITQ079. The council intends to procure these services primarily to support Service Users who opt for Direct Payments under the Care Act 2014, facilitating their ability to hire Personal Assistants. The procurement falls under the financial and insurance services category, specifically insurance services. The tender period ends on 5 March 2020, with contract commencement set for 6 April 2020, lasting until 5 April 2021. Interested parties must submit their quotations via the In-tend portal by the stated deadline, adhering to a maximum rate of £130 per policy.

This tender opportunity presents a significant pathway for businesses specialising in insurance and related services, particularly those with expertise in employer liability insurance and human resources support. Agencies or firms that can offer quality and cost-effective solutions will find a competitive advantage in participating in this procurement process. Additionally, this contract may be well-suited for larger insurance providers or innovative smaller firms looking to expand their market presence through collaborative service offerings tailored to meet specific council needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Employer Liability Insurance and Support Service

Notice Description

ITQ079 - Provision of an Employer Liability Insurance and Support Service The Council seeks to procure an Employer Liability Insurance (ELI) and Support Service in order to provide a high standard of support to eligible Service Users who choose to take their personal budget as a Direct Payment under the Care Act 2014 (Direct Payment Recipients or DPRs) and use it to employ one or more Personal Assistants. The successful Contractor will be required to set up, renew and administer annual policies, support with appropriate HR information, advice and guidance and deliver appropriate training and peer support to legal responsibilities 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 2020 and will continue until 5 April 2021, with no option to extend. Suitably qualified and experienced persons and organisations are invited to express an interest in quoting for the above service. Quotations must quote the Title and ITQ Reference No. detailed above and be submitted no later than 12.00 Noon on 5 March 2020 via the supplier In-Tend portal. The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on price and quality. The criteria, on which quotations will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each, will be included within the quotation document. 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 Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, 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: Thursday 5th March 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/7cb39f43-6318-4a6a-abe7-085fc5bb2f2c
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
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

66512100 - Accident 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2020 - 5 Apr 2021 6-12 months
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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