Award

Insurance Brokerage Services

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2021 at 09:35

Tender

29 Jul 2021 at 07:55

Planning

24 May 2021 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is seeking bids for "Insurance Brokerage Services," with a total contract value expected to reach £200,000 over a four-year framework. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, which commenced on October 28, 2021. This tender is aimed at providing brokerage services for the NHS Scotland National Fleet Insurance Policy Framework, supporting insurance provision for all NHS Scotland vehicles. The deadline for submission has already passed, with the framework having various delivery locations across the UK for the participating NHS Health Boards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms that specialise in insurance brokerage services, particularly those experienced in public sector contracts. Companies capable of demonstrating compliance with financial and technical criteria, such as possessing appropriate insurances and being authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, will be well-positioned to compete. With community benefits included in the requirements, businesses embracing corporate social responsibility could further enhance their appeal in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Insurance Brokerage Services

Notice Description

Brokerage services to support the tendering and ongoing management of the NHS Scotland National Fleet Insurance Policy Framework which provides insurance provision under a single policy for all NHS Scotland vehicles; ad hoc brokerage services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Brokerage services to support the tendering and ongoing management of the NHS Scotland National Fleet Insurance Policy Framework which provides insurance provision under a single policy for all NHS Scotland vehicles. Ad hoc insurance brokerage services. The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards(including the common services agency)and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service(Scotland)Act1978(i.e.all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards,and the Authority or other NHS Organisations established pursuant to NHS(ScotlandAct1978)and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working)ScotlandAct2014.All Scottish Hospices Additional information: Contract value refers to expected total over the 4 year duration of the framework based on current spend per annum

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b41e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026998-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
24 Oct 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Gavin Armstrong
Contact Email
gavin.armstrong2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757499

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARSH COMMERCIAL

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