Tender

Quotation for Insurance Claims Management Database

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking quotations for the development of an Insurance Claims Management Database through an open procurement process. The contract, aimed at enhancing compliance with GDPR and supporting the Council's Corporate ICT Strategy, will begin on 1st March 2019 and may last for five years, with a potential two-year extension based on performance. The tender period will close on 31st January 2019. This initiative is categorised under services, specifically within the database and operating software industry, and is located in Oldbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents considerable growth potential for IT software firms specialising in database solutions, particularly those with experience in claims management systems or similar domains. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with applicable data protection regulations, as well as compatibility with tools such as Citrix and Microsoft products, would be well-positioned to compete. The evaluation will focus on the most economically advantageous quotations, making it a vital opportunity for innovative firms in the technology sector.

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Notice Title

Quotation for Insurance Claims Management Database

Notice Description

Quotation for Insurance Claims Management Database Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) currently uses a claims management system to handle insurance claims on behalf of the Council and West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. The claims handling system holds detailed information on all of the insurance claims handled by eight knowledgeable, professional and experienced staff within the Risk and Insurance Services team since 1991/92. The system currently holds information relating to more than 50,000 claims. The new claims handling system will be required to assist Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to comply with GDPR, DPA and SMBC's Corporate ICT Strategy as well as help deliver Vision 2030 objectives. Background The Council's Figtree insurance claims handling system is currently used to handle insurance claims on behalf of the council and West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. The current system holds a significant amount of data (approximately 100GB) and it is crucial that there is the facility if required for this data to be migrated accurately and timely. The Council is seeking to appoint an IT software firm to provide an insurance claims database. The core service requirements are: Record, manage and process claims. Integration with the Council's customer relationship management system Firmstep. GDPR and DPA compliant database allowing deletion of data whilst retaining claim details and retention period alerts. ? Accurate migration of historic and current data. ? Compatible with Citrix, Microsoft Outlook, Office applications Windows 10 and 7 and Outlook to allow compliance with the Council's Corporate ICT Strategy. ? Compatible with Oracle e-Business Suite Financials. ? Process large amounts of data quickly and accurately. Returned quotations will be evaluated based on the most economically advantageous quotation in accordance with the award criteria. The initial contract will be for a five year period with a view to extending to a further two years at the option of SMBC subject to satisfactory performance of the system. The proposed contract commencement date is 1st March 2019. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwel... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc86bc29-4783-43b6-9898-d6a1a6177d19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7feb504-c46a-4673-9cd5-f81db4aaf638
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48611000 - Database software package

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 29 Feb 2024 Over 5 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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