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Block Insurance Policy for People Directly Employing Personal Assistants

Norfolk County Council

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23 Aug 2024 at 10:30

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17 Jul 2024 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council (NCC) has completed the procurement process for a Block Insurance Policy aimed at service users directly employing Personal Assistants or Carers. The contract falls under the insurance services industry category, specifically within regions UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17. The procurement followed an open procedure method, and NCC has awarded the contract to Fish Insurance Ltd. This policy targets approximately 1500 service users who either lack or have inadequate insurance for their employed Personal Assistants. The award was finalised on 23rd August 2024, marking the transition to the contract implementation stage, with an initial contract value set at GBP 250,000 and options for extension up to an additional 48 months. The procurement covers essential Employer and Public Liability insurance, ensuring compliance and protection for those employing Personal Assistants.

This insurance tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in insurance services to engage with a regional authority and expand their portfolio. The contract, suited for SMEs and capable insurance firms, offers the chance to provide extensive coverage tailored to the unique needs of service users and carers. With an estimated market of 4000 service users, the potential for growth and extended contract duration highlights a stable and long-term business opportunity. Companies with expertise in accident, liability, and general insurance services will find this contract highly fitting, capable of enhancing their market standing within the public sector and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Block Insurance Policy for People Directly Employing Personal Assistants

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council (NCC) provides direct payments for approximately 4000 service users. NCC has approximately 1500 service users who employ Personal Assistants and Carers including self-employed Personal Assistants and Carers who do not hold insurance or do not hold adequate insurance. Each Service User on average has two personal assistants.Service Users (or their chosen representative) who employ a Personal Assistant (Carer) are required to hold Employer and Public Liability insurance.NCC is seeking to put in place a block insurance policy for all service users employing Personal Assistants or Carers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council (NCC) provides direct payments for approximately 4000 service users. NCC has approximately 1500 service users who employ Personal Assistants and Carers including self-employed Personal Assistants and Carers who do not hold insurance or do not hold adequate insurance. Each Service User on average has two personal assistants.Service Users (or their chosen representative) who employ a Personal Assistant (Carer) are required to hold Employer and Public Liability insurance.NCC is seeking to put in place a block insurance policy for all service users employing Personal Assistants or Carers. Additional information: The values included in this notice are estimates only and are for the initial 3 year term of the contract. The exact amount will depend on the number of policies the Council requires.

Options: There is an option to extend the contract by a further 48 months.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract by a further 48 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047dff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026984-2024
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

66512100 - Accident insurance services

66516000 - Liability insurance services

66516400 - General liability insurance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Fish Insurance Ltd

Further Information

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