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15 Feb 2022 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Hightown Housing Association is currently undertaking a tendering process for the provision of insurance and related services, with a primary focus on risks associated with property, legal liability, and general insurable risks. This procurement, valued at £2,385,000, falls under the services industry category and is located in Hertfordshire, UK. The tender period concludes on 17 March 2022, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2022 and run until 30 September 2025, with options for renewal. The procurement method selected is a competitive procedure with negotiation, and it will involve a two-stage selection process. The second stage will occur following the submission deadline, where no negotiation will be necessary, and invitations are set to be issued on 28 March 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in various insurance services, including coverage for general liability, property, and specialised risks such as terrorism and engineering inspections. Firms with relevant experience in dealing with property owners, social landlords, or public sector organisations will be well-positioned to compete, especially those that can demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards and possess the requisite qualifications. Additionally, due to the nature of the tender, companies capable of providing comprehensive risk management services will find suitable avenues to enhance their business profile through collaboration with a respected association like Hightown Housing Association.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Insurance and related services to Hightown Housing Association

Notice Description

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Hightown Housing Association

Lot Information

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Hightown Housing Association

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for Hightown Housing Association. The programme will require Insurance and related services for risks that may include but not be limited to: property damage and business interruption, employers, public, products and property owners liability, business combined/office, money, all risks, computer, contract works, group personal accident, professional indemnity, fidelity guarantee/crime and employment practices liability, motor fleet risks, engineering inspections, terrorism insurance and directors and officers cover. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Hightown Housing Association. Additional information: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Hertfordshire:-Insurance-services./U45UNWDJ4V

Options: Hightown Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Renewal: Hightown Housing Association will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services for Motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor Legal Expenses and Occasional Business Use)

Insurance and related services for motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor legal expenses and Occasional business use extensions). This lot is an optional lot, which can be awarded or not awarded at the sole discretion of Hightown Housing Association, depending on Hightown Housing Association's requirements for lot 1. Additional information: As stated in the Tender documentation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Hertfordshire:-Insurance-services./U45UNWDJ4V

Options: Hightown Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Renewal: Hightown Housing Association will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with items of Engineering plant and a programme of Engineering inspections

Engineering Insurance and an associated programme of inspections for statutory and other items of engineering plant and equipment. The Contracting Authority may require that LOLER Certification is planned 5 monthly, which will allow the Association one month to re-book appointments where access has not been gained. In addition, the Contracting Authority requires that the delivery of LOLER visits is done in line with its 'No access process', this includes evidenced appointments and records of any appointment failures. This lot is an optional lot, which can be awarded or not awarded at the sole discretion of Hightown Housing Association, depending on Hightown Housing Association's requirements for lot 1. Additional information: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Hertfordshire:-Insurance-services./U45UNWDJ4V

Options: Hightown Housing Association will consider entering into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Renewal: Hightown Housing Association will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism Risks for Hightown Housing Association

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism risks for Hightown Housing Association This lot is an optional lot, which can be awarded or not awarded at the sole discretion of Hightown Housing Association, depending on Hightown Housing Association's requirements for lot 1. Additional information: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Hertfordshire:-Insurance-services./U45UNWDJ4V

Options: Hightown Housing Association will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Renewal: Hightown Housing Association will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031777
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004315-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66510000 - Insurance services

66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services

66513200 - Contractor's all-risk insurance services

66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services

66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services

66515100 - Fire insurance services

66515200 - Property insurance services

66515410 - Financial loss insurance services

66515411 - Pecuniary loss insurance services

66516000 - Liability insurance services

66516100 - Motor vehicle liability insurance services

66516400 - General liability insurance services

66516500 - Professional liability insurance services

66517300 - Risk management insurance services

66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services

66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

66519200 - Engineering insurance services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,385,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,385,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Between 3 or 5 years from the date of this Notice

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hightown Housing Association
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
HP2 4XH
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

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