Tender

Provision of Insurance Services, incl Claims Handling Services (excl Broking Services) for Preston City Council

PRESTON CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Jan 2017 at 13:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Preston City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of insurance services, including claims handling services, as detailed in the tender documents. The tender, with a value of £4,900,000, has been published under the classification of financial and insurance services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period set to close on 6th February 2017, and the contract commencing on 1st April 2017, lasting until 31st March 2024. The delivery addresses for this tender are located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in insurance services and claims handling. Businesses that can offer tailored insurance solutions and demonstrate a quality service are encouraged to participate. The focus on securing value for money, cost savings, and a collaborative approach to risk management aligns well with entities experienced in navigating complex insurance needs, making it an ideal chance for both small and medium-sized enterprises to compete successfully.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Insurance Services, incl Claims Handling Services (excl Broking Services) for Preston City Council

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the insurance arrangements of the Council as detailed in the tender documents for the period commencing 1 April 2017. Cover will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous terms to the Council. Details of the contract evaluation criteria and tender response document are given within appendix 17 of the documents. Providers are invited to offer terms for the provision of Insurance cover based on the specification outlined in this documents.These documents have, therefore, been constructed to maintain a high standard of core cover and also offer Providers the chance to demonstrate the quality of their offering by the inclusion of additional options above the core requirement. Aims of Preston City Council in relation to Risk Financing:Cost savings and securing value for money;Appropriate insurance cover;Improve understanding of insurable risks and share best practice;Partnership approach to risk transfer and mitigation; Combined Class Quotations. Placement of any one class of insurance will not be conditional upon placement of another class of insurance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0ef753e-a277-4ea8-9249-797f47e78f8d
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
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
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2024 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
PRESTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2RL
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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