Tender

Tenants Contents Insurance Retender

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Mar 2020 at 13:37

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Mar 2020 at 13:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is inviting expressions of interest for the "Tenants Contents Insurance Retender" to provide contents insurance for approximately 10,300 tenants in Swindon. This procurement falls under the insurance brokerage and agency services sector and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender period closes on 3rd April 2020, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2021 and potentially lasting until 31st March 2024. Estimated contract spending ranges from £155,000 to £170,000 for the first three years and £260,000 to £290,000 if extended to five years. Participation requires registration with ProContract and submissions must adhere to the specified deadlines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly insurance brokers and agencies, to expand their portfolio by catering to the needs of tenants within the Swindon area. Companies with expertise in providing insurance services, as well as capabilities in digital customer service and administration management, will find this contract especially relevant. The council aims to minimise administrative burdens, suggesting that firms with innovative solutions in digital applications and promotional materials will be well-suited to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tenants Contents Insurance Retender

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of an insurance broker/insurer to provide contents insurance for its 10,300 tenants. Swindon Borough Council manages its own housing stock and has around 10,300 properties. The Council currently has an arrangement with an insurance broker to provide tenant contents insurance, and the policy is underwritten by an insurance company. The Council wishes to submit to tender the requirements for the provision of an insurance broker/insurer to provide contents insurance for its 10,300 tenants. The Council promotes tenant contents insurance in order to address financial exclusion. In addition it is in the Councils interest to ensure that tenants have insurance because in the event of a major repair fault, such as a flood, the tenant's possessions are covered. The Council is expecting the appointed Contractor to provide digital applications forms, digital promotion materials and minimise the administrative burden that running the scheme places on the Council. The Council also wishes to provide a basic level of cover with the option to increase it cover various specific risks and accidental damage. The initial contract term will be for 36 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months for a potential total contract term of 5 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is between PS155,000 and PS170,000 across the initial 3 year contract term and between PS260,000 and PS290,000 across the potential total 5 year contract term. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal, by 25th May 2020, 12:00:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically via Messaging in ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 3rd June 2020, 12:00:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) Contract Notice reference xxxxxxxxxxxxContracts Finder/ other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN452658

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a28e7286-23ae-4495-8bfe-b31142eb7453
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37946f6f-9a51-4b8f-b62c-7d592f393051
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

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