Award

Cash Plan Tender

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2023 at 12:06

Tender

07 Nov 2023 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Chelmsford City Council has recently completed the procurement process for a health insurance services contract known as the "Cash Plan Tender." This tender, classified under health insurance services, aimed to provide insurance services for various health, optical, and dental services for approximately 850 staff members. The contract value is £180,000, and the awarded supplier is Bolton & District Hospital Saturday Council T/A UK Healthcare. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender located in Essex. The procurement stage was at the award phase, and the contract was signed on December 18, 2023.

This contracting process presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the health insurance services industry, to engage with the Chelmsford City Council. Companies specialising in providing health insurance services or related services, such as opticians and dentists, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The contract period is initially set for three years with an optional one-year extension, offering a steady revenue stream for the winning supplier. Businesses should take note of the contract's criteria, including quality measures and pricing components, to tailor their proposals effectively and enhance their chances of securing similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Cash Plan Tender

Notice Description

CCC require insurance services for various health, optical and dental services where employees can claim against treatment that they need. Various levels of cover can be included with the option for employees to upgrade their level of cover, so the amount they can claim is more.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Health and wellbeing cashplan: -For 850 staff members (approx.) -Over a 3 year period (with allowance for 1 year extension) -The plan should include children under 18 OR who are still in full time education and permanently residing with the member of staff -Should cover pre-existing conditions Service Levels -Simple process for new members -Online claims procedure -Claims processed within 7 working days. -Simple procedure for queries/dispute of claims

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041677
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037271-2023
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

66512200 - Health insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20232 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
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ben Glasson
Contact Email
ben.glasson@chelmsford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1245606776

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLTON & DISTRICT HOSPITAL SATURDAY COUNCIL T/A UK HEALTHCARE

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