Tender

Insurance Services

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Oct 2018 at 10:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Reading Borough Council is currently conducting a public tender for Insurance Services, which encompasses property, education, commercial property, fidelity guarantee, liability, liability claims handling, and motor fleet services. The procurement falls under the services category, with a total contract value of £6,300,000 and a minimum value of £5,300,000. The tender process, classified as an open procedure, is actively ongoing, with submissions accepted until 19th November 2018 at 23:59 UTC. The successful contractor's services will commence on 1st April 2019 and continue through to 31st March 2026. The primary location for the delivery of these services is within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services, particularly those with expertise in liability and property insurance. Companies looking to participate should be prepared to engage with the e-tendering portal, ensuring they regularly check for updates during the submission period. This is a prime chance for organisations with experience in public sector contracts, notably those capable of providing comprehensive insurance solutions that meet the council's specific needs. By successfully winning this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a long-term working relationship with the Reading Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance Services

Notice Description

Property, Education, Commercial Property, Fidelity Guarantee, Liability, Liability Claims Handling, Motor Fleet, excluding Broker Services Additional information: Organisations interested in expressing an interest in this procurement should download the procurement documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a tender. Interested parties must log onto the Council's e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc, to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions, it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b057dbce-247e-42ff-9c7a-154764af5c12
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
Not specified
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
£6,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 7AE
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

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