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Tenant Contents Insurance

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2021 at 15:35

Tender

25 Feb 2021 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has initiated a public procurement process for "Tenant Contents Insurance" aimed at providing insurance services related to tenants' home contents and associated advisory and management services. The procurement is conducted under an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £250,000 over a potential three-year duration, inclusive of two one-year extensions. The submission deadline is set for 29 March 2021, and the contract is expected to be awarded shortly thereafter. The primary delivery location for this tender is East Lothian, located in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in insurance services, particularly those with experience in tenant insurance products and related advisory services. Companies that hold the required certifications, such as UKAS accredited certifications, and can demonstrate strong financial stability and relevant technical expertise will be well-placed to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises that can provide community benefits will also find avenues for growth through their engagement with the Council's initiatives, which include work experience and training opportunities for local youth.

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Notice Title

Tenant Contents Insurance

Notice Description

Provision of tenants home contents insurance and related advisory and management services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council is inviting bids from competent service providers for the provision of Tenants Home Contents Insurance and related advisory and management services. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The value of procurement is the maximum value over the total of the 3 year duration and possible extensions for two further periods of 1 year.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by East Lothian Council for two further periods of 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029619
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013096-2021
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
14/01/2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THISTLE INSURANCE SERVICES

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