Planning

Third Party Administrator to manage claims, on behalf of Rutherford Indemnity Ltd and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA)

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Planning

02 Dec 2020 at 14:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), located at Herdus House, Moor Row, England, is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Third Party Administrator to manage claims, on behalf of Rutherford Indemnity Ltd and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA)." This procurement falls under the category of Financial and Insurance Services, with a significant engagement event set for 13th January 2021, between 2 PM and 4 PM, and a deadline for confirmation of participation by 9th January 2021 at 16:00. The NDA is responsible for overseeing nuclear decommissioning and maintaining 17 sites across the UK, including England, Scotland, and Wales, and aims to procure a provider capable of managing claims arising from significant incidents.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the financial and insurance services sector, particularly those experienced in third party administration and claims management. Organisations that specialise in handling liability claims and those that can demonstrate operational readiness to respond to major incidents would be well-suited to compete. The NDA's requirement for an independent provider reflects a growing emphasis on robust frameworks for claims management in high-stakes environments, creating potential for innovative solutions from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) eager to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Third Party Administrator to manage claims, on behalf of Rutherford Indemnity Ltd and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA)

Notice Description

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and its captive insurer, Rutherford Indemnity Limited (RIL), are looking to procure third party administration services for the management and handling of third party property and liability claims resulting from a significant incident. NDA is responsible for the decommissioning and cleaning up of nuclear facilities and own 17 sites across England, Scotland and Wales plus the associated liabilities and assets. NDA is a non-departmental public body created under the Energy Act 2004 establishing the overall strategy, allocation of budgets, setting targets and monitoring progress. On-site activities are carried out by a workforce of approximately 16,000 who are employed by NDA Subsidiaries and private sector Site Licence companies. To ensure that NDA and RIL are prepared to operationally respond to 'off-site' and transportation liability claims events, an independent provider of third party administration and claims management services is required. NDA and RIL would like to invite organisations to attend an online discussion regarding the most appropriate way to provide third party administration services in the event of a major incident occurring. The session will take place online (Microsoft Teams ) on Wednesday 13th of January between 2 and 4pm The deadline to confirm participation is the 9th January 2021 16:00 via Procurement.inbox@nda.gov.uk We will acknowledge receipt of your interest and send further information of the discussion agenda

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd74136e-97bd-4983-adee-1217d09c808c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640621f5-4e6a-4cee-b12a-c91bad768545
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Leslie Hopcroft
Contact Email
procurement.inbox@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01925 802255

Buyer Location

Locality
MOOR ROW
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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