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Award

08 Apr 2025 at 10:22

Tender

06 Nov 2024 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

Muirhouse Housing Association Limited has initiated a tender for the provision of insurance and related services, including claims handling, loss control services, and general programme maintenance. This process commenced on 6th November 2024. The contract, titled "Insurance and Related Services 2025," pertains to the services industry, with a starting date of 1st April 2025. The procurement, following a two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, spans over a period of three years with the possibility of a two-year extension. The critical deadlines include the final submission of electronic responses by 6th December 2024. The bid invitation will be extended on 11th December 2024 to a maximum of three bidders per lot who are capable, financially sound, and experienced.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for proficient insurance brokers and direct providers specialising in property, terrorism and political violence, cyber risk, and general insurances. Suitable candidates will require expertise in claims management, brokerage, and professional advisory services. Companies with robust financial capability, regulatory compliance with the UK Financial Conduct Authority, and a proven track record in delivering insurance services to social landlords stand a competitive chance. Winning this contract can enhance the service portfolio and reputation of businesses within the insurance sector through a long-term partnership with Muirhouse Housing Association Limited.

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Notice Title

(Main) Insurance and Related Services 2025

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and related services, including claims handling, loss control services and general programme maintenance and advice as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited commencing 1st April 2025. A full Summary of Current Cover will be provided with the Invitation to Tender to selected bidders. Bids are invited from suitably qualified insurance brokers and direct providers for the entire scope of services. The procurement will follow the two-stage Restricted Procedure with a pre-qualifying stage based on completed SPDs and bidders will be selected on the basis of their capability, capacity and experience to perform the contract.

Lot Information

Insurance for Property & related Business Interruption risks (possibly including Property Owners Liability

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for property, legal liabilities and other general insurances as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Muirhouse's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Assocation's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re) as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for terrorism/political violence (Pool Re) as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Muirhouse Housing Association's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Association Limited sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for terrorism/political violence (Non Pool Re) as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Muirhouse Housing Association's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Association sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for cyber liability and related services as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Muirhouse Housing Association's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Association's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b442
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013557-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66512100 - Accident insurance services

66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services

66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services

66515200 - Property insurance services

66515300 - Weather and financial loss insurance services

66515410 - Financial loss insurance services

66515411 - Pecuniary loss insurance services

66516000 - Liability insurance services

66516400 - General liability insurance services

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£224,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between three or five years, from the date of this notice.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Muirhouse Housing Association Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH4 4RW
Postcode Area
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Zurich

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