This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jun 2022 at 12:17

Tender

12 Jan 2022 at 19:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves North Ayrshire Council seeking services for Loss Adjuster Services, specifically to manage sub-deductible insurance claims for owned and operational properties. The tender, identified as NAC/5083, falls under the category of insurance claims adjustment services and is located in North Ayrshire. This tender was initiated on 21 June 2022, and it employed an open procurement method. The contract value is set at £300,000, which was awarded to QuestGates, and the contract has an option for renewal for up to two additional years following its initial term of three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses that specialise in insurance claims adjustment and related services. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience, such as previous management of similar claims, and those that meet stringent turnover and insurance requirements will be in a strong position to compete. The tender also includes community benefit requirements, promoting local job opportunities and engagement with small and medium enterprises, making it attractive for businesses committed to supporting their local economies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Loss Adjuster Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a firm of insurance loss adjusters to investigate and conclude sub-deductible claims for owned and operational properties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The loss adjuster will be responsible for investigating claims with a reserve less than 250,000 GBP and for appointing specialists and any associated organisations as required depending on the complexity of the loss. The loss adjuster will be the lead on the end to end process (from loss event to instructing surveyors for building work (where applicable)). 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 Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The original contract is for 3 years, with two extension periods possible (2 x 12 months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030a44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016906-2022
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

66515200 - Property insurance services

66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The original contract will end in 2025, however there is an option for 2 x one year extension periods so if these are utilised then the no contract notices for the new contract would be expected until 2026/2027.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QuestGates

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