Tender

The Provision of a Claims Handling Service for Industrial Disease Compensation Claims

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

18 Dec 2019 at 15:23

Tender

16 Dec 2019 at 10:07

Planning

01 Sep 2019 at 20:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently seeking a Claims Handler for industrial disease compensation claims linked to the British Railways Board. This tender, titled "The Provision of a Claims Handling Service for Industrial Disease Compensation Claims," falls under the services sector and is classified under the CPV code for insurance claims adjustment services. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions closing at noon on 13 January 2020. The value of the contract ranges from £45,000 to £110,000 and will commence on 1 April 2020, lasting until 31 March 2023. Interested suppliers must register via the AWARD e-Sourcing portal, with instructions provided in the tender details.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in claims management, insurance services, or legal negotiations. Given the focus on handling claims related to asbestos exposure and associated liabilities, businesses with experience in occupational health and safety claims or personal injury law would find this procurement particularly relevant. The DfT's extensive geographical coverage across the UK and overseas territories further expands the potential client base for successful bidders, providing a robust platform for business growth in a critical service area.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Claims Handling Service for Industrial Disease Compensation Claims

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) has a requirement for a Claims Handler for new industrial disease compensation claims against British Railways Board (BRB) and/or any of it's subsidiary companies. Following privatisation, legal responsibility for compensation claims resulting from these activities before their sale or closure remained with BRB and is now vested in DfT. This procurement is an opportunity to tender for the supply of claims handling services. These claims are predominantly but not exclusively a result of negligent exposure to asbestos, noise and vibration. The supplier will manage claims up to a specific delegated authority level and be responsible for the negotiation of third party legal costs up to a specific delegated authority. The full tender pack is accessible through DfTs AWARD e-Sourcing portal. DfT shall issue the AWARD e-Sourcing portal registration to interested suppliers - requested through Contracts Finder. To permit this, interested suppliers will be required to register onto the e-Sourcing portal for this specific requirement. To register, an email detailing company name, first and surname and email address should be sent to Costaki.costi@dft.gov.uk Submissions will close at noon on 13 January 2020.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc33449e-eb0d-4e02-8467-5a631f8bf3f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/313acc57-ff5f-4aa5-9487-87a76ac58371
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Costaki Costi
Contact Email
costaki.costi@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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