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T1577 - Provision of a Claims Handling and Validation Service

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

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Award

07 May 2021 at 11:25

Tender

24 Feb 2021 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is seeking a contractor for the tender titled "T1577 - Provision of a Claims Handling and Validation Service," which is classified under insurance services (CPV 66510000). This procurement is currently in the award stage, having completed a competitive process with bids submitted electronically. The initial contract period spans 36 months, with an optional extension of up to 24 months. The bid submission deadline is set for the 29th of March, 2021, with the contract award anticipated shortly thereafter. The estimated contract value for this project is £180,000 over its maximum duration.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services, particularly those with expertise in claims handling and validation. Companies capable of processing public liability claims, especially those that can deal with asbestos-related validations and property damage evaluations, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process may lead to a long-term partnership with the Housing Executive, enhancing business growth and visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

T1577 - Provision of a Claims Handling and Validation Service

Notice Description

The Housing Executive requires an external Contractor to provide a Claims Handling and Validation Service. The Contractor will be required to process new public liability claims which have been notified to the Housing Executive, carry out the validation of claims arising in connection with asbestos contamination of an inventory or items and provide claim evaluation service for property damage claims arising from the placement of homeless tenants in standard and non-standard accommodation (evaluation is in respect of quantum only and not legal liability). The Housing Executive Insurance and Claims Section will deal with a number of public liability claims internally. Any claims that the Insurance and Claims Section cannot deal with will be passed to the Contractor for processing. Full details of the contract can be found in the tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Housing Executive requires an external Contractor to provide a Claims Handling and Validation Service. The Contractor will be required to process new public liability claims which have been notified to the Housing Executive, carry out the validation of claims arising in connection with asbestos contamination of an inventory or items and provide claim evaluation service for property damage claims arising from the placement of homeless tenants in standard and non-standard accommodation (evaluation is in respect of quantum only and not legal liability). The Housing Executive Insurance and Claims Section will deal with a number of public liability claims internally. Any claims that the Insurance and Claims Section cannot deal with will be passed to the Contractor for processing. Full details of the contract can be found in the tender documents. Additional information: The contract will be for an initial 36 month period Initial Contract Period with an option to extend for any period or periods up to and including 24 months. The contract value provided in section II.1.7 in this notice is the value for the maximum Contract Period including all potential extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0295ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009949-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kateryna.houston@nihe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8BP
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAVIES GROUP

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