Tender

Block Insurance Policy for People Directly Employing Personal Assistants

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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17 Jul 2024 at 08:50

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Jul 2024 at 08:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is seeking to establish a block insurance policy for service users employing Personal Assistants or Carers. The procurement process, identified as a tender, involves providing insurance services and has a contract period that can be extended up to 48 months. The tender has an open procedure and interested parties can access additional information on how to apply via the Council's e-procurement system. The deadline for the tender period is set for August 19, 2024.

This public procurement opportunity presents a chance for insurance service providers to secure a contract with the Norfolk County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the insurance sector would be well-suited to compete for this tender. By participating in this procurement, businesses can potentially expand their clientele base and enhance growth prospects within the insurance services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Block Insurance Policy for People Directly Employing Personal Assistants

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council (NCC) provides direct payments for approximately 4000 service users. NCC has approximately 1500 service users who employ Personal Assistants and Carers including self-employed Personal Assistants and Carers who do not hold insurance or do not hold adequate insurance. Each Service User on average has two personal assistants. Service Users (or their chosen representative) who employ a Personal Assistant (Carer) are required to hold Employer and Public Liability insurance. NCC is seeking to put in place a block insurance policy for all service users employing Personal Assistants or Carers. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Delivery Notes This contract estimate value is PS250,000 over the first 3 years of the contract excluding VAT. This is an estimate only as the exact value will depend on the number of policies. The contract can be extended by a further 48 months. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc14568f-c159-4cd4-b06c-313cffd5a25d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b6c18a-b434-45b9-9917-2fb643ad9107
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66512100 - Accident insurance services

66516000 - Liability insurance services

66516400 - General liability 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
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Hardy (Admin)
Contact Email
sarah.hardy@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01603 223968

Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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