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Aviation Insurance

MET OFFICE

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15 Jul 2019 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has recently completed a procurement process for Aviation Insurance, classified under marine, aviation, and other transport insurance services. This selective tender, conducted under a framework agreement, was initiated on 8th April 2019 and concluded on 31st March 2020. The procurement, valued at £10,640, was primarily aimed at enhancing the organisation's insurance coverage within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 5th April 2019, with the award notice published on 15th July 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in insurance services, particularly those focused on aviation and transport. Businesses with expertise in underwriting and claims handling within this sector would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders, leveraging their knowledge to provide tailored solutions for public sector clients. The success experienced by Portmore Insurance Brokers Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to grow and develop partnerships with influential public bodies like the Met Office.

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Notice Title

Aviation Insurance

Notice Description

Contract called off from Government Framework RM958.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-caa57dd5-536a-4a3f-8900-dcd946e19532
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dedb3b1-c4e5-40c9-aa85-5970cffe5b13
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66514120 - Marine, aviation and other transport insurance services

66514140 - Aircraft insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,640 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORTMORE INSURANCE BROKERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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