Tender

Insurance Services and Associated Claims Handling

LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Tender

10 Dec 2020 at 17:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire Combined Fire Authority (LCFA) is inviting tenders for "Insurance Services and Associated Claims Handling," with a total contract value of £2,000,000. The procurement process, which is currently in the Tender stage, is structured as an open procedure and comprises several work packages, including Property, Fidelity Guarantee, Casualty, Motor Fleet, Engineering, and Personal Accident and Travel. The deadline for submitting tenders is 12th February 2021, with the anticipated service commencement date set for 1st April 2021. The services will be provided in the North West region of the United Kingdom and are intended for a maximum period of three years, with a possible extension of up to two additional years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in insurance services and claims handling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender especially accessible, allowing them to compete across various lots and potentially secure long-term contracts with LCFA. Firms offering specific expertise in insurance sectors such as property, motor fleet, and engineering services could position themselves favourably, thereby supporting growth and diversification in their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance Services and Associated Claims Handling

Notice Description

Lancashire Combined Fire Authority (LCFA) are going out to Tender for Insurances Services and Associated Claims Handling. The Fire Authority proposes to enter into one or more Contract(s) for a maximum period of 3 years (with the option to extend for a further period of 2 years) with the successful Tenderer(s) (Supplier). The anticipated service commencement date is 1st April 2021. The Services have been divided into work packages (Lots) and Tenderers are invited to bid for all or any of the following Lots: Lot 1 - Property Lot 2 - Fidelity Guarantee Lot 3 - Casualty Lot 4 - Motor Fleet Lot 5 - Engineering Lot 6 - Personal Accident and Travel The procurement exercise will be managed via the procurement portal (www.Supply4NWFirefire.org.uk). Hard copy submissions will not be accepted and all correspondence must be via the portal. To respond to this opportunity, please log into the procurement portal and use access code M25UR3KP5V to access the necessary documentation. If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the portal please contact the Supply4NWFireFire eSourcing Helpdesk (not LFRS) on 0845 270 7050 or email nwfire@delta-esourcing.com. Additional information: Lancashire Combined Fire Authority (LCFA) are going out to Tender for Insurances Services and Associated Claims Handling. The Fire Authority proposes to enter into one or more Contract(s) for a maximum period of 3 years (with the option to extend for a further period of 2 years) with the successful Tenderer(s) (Supplier). The anticipated service commencement date is 1st April 2021. The Services have been divided into work packages (Lots) and Tenderers are invited to bid for all or any of the following Lots: Lot 1 - Property Lot 2 - Fidelity Guarantee Lot 3 - Casualty Lot 4 - Motor Fleet Lot 5 - Engineering Lot 6 - Personal Accident and Travel The procurement exercise will be managed via the procurement portal (www.Supply4NWFirefire.org.uk). Hard copy submissions will not be accepted and all correspondence must be via the portal. To respond to this opportunity, please log into the procurement portal and use access code M25UR3KP5V to access the necessary documentation. If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the portal please contact the Supply4NWFireFire eSourcing Helpdesk (not LFRS) on 0845 270 7050 or email nwfire@delta-esourcing.com.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c12a10a-9541-4e77-b0f9-5d6ae4c24a79
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 Over 5 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
LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Angela Hague
Contact Email
angelahague@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
Contact Phone
01772 866915 ext 6915

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Further Information

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