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ESPH674 WDC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. LOT 6 - Engineering Insurance and Inspection

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the contract titled "ESPH674 WDC Tender for Insurance Coverage and Associated Services, LOT 6 - Engineering Insurance and Inspection" was conducted by Wealden District Council. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified with the CPV code 66510000 for Insurance Services. The project location is within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, completed via a mini-competition under the YPO DPS 1198, was awarded to Zurich Insurance Company. Relevant dates include a tender period ending on 21st February 2025 and a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 1st April 2030. The procurement method employed was selective through a dynamic purchasing system call-off, confirming the process's compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth in the insurance sector, especially for businesses specialising in engineering insurance and inspection services. Large-scale companies like Zurich Insurance Company, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited for such opportunities due to their capacity to meet stringent requirements and handle extensive service scopes. The procurement method offers a strategic avenue for businesses capable of negotiating selective processes and participating in dynamic purchasing systems. Although this particular tender was not open to SMEs, large companies with expertise in insurance services can significantly benefit from engaging in similar competitive procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

ESPH674 WDC Tender for Insurance coverage and associated services. LOT 6 - Engineering Insurance and Inspection

Notice Description

The procurement process was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Specifically, the Contracting Authority (Wealden District Council) used the Mini-Competition option via the YPO DPS 1198 Insurance Placement. As a result of the mini-competition, Lot 6 - Engineering Insurance and Inspection was awarded to Zurich Insurance Company.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fce8fb0-bd20-4ad5-8781-d575f2ed18b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dee232f3-da7e-437f-8e7e-28fa8f84690e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,090 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,090 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSURANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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