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Insurance and Related Services 2025

Almond Housing Association

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Apr 2025 at 10:23

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14 Nov 2024 at 08:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Almond Housing Association is seeking bids for the provision of general insurance and related services under the title "Insurance and Related Services 2025". This procurement is being carried out using a two-stage Restricted Procedure and is in the tender stage. The services sought fall under the CPV category of insurance services (66510000) and include claims handling, loss control services, and general programme maintenance, among other related services. The contract, which starts on 1st April 2025, will last for three years, with an option to extend for up to an additional two years. The procurement aims to secure insurance cover for property and associated business interruption risks, as well as cyber risk and terrorism/political violence. The procurement covers the UKM78 region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for qualified insurance brokers and direct insurers. With the contract encompassing multiple lots, there is extensive scope for businesses specializing in various insurance types such as property, business interruption, cyber risk, and terrorism/political violence. Companies with a strong track record in these areas, particularly those with capability, capacity, and substantial experience, will be well-suited to compete. The contract will be awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender, considering both quality and cost. This requirement highlights the importance of comprehensive service provision, including brokerage services, professional advice, claims management, and loss control, making it ideal for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public housing insurance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises 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 and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re) as required by Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises 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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Insurance for Property & related Business Interruption risks (possibly including Property Owners Liability as required by Almond Housing Association Limited Limited incl. Almond Enterprises 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 property, legal liabilities and other general insurances as required by Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Assocation Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 (Non Pool-Re) as required by Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises 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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's 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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises 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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b64e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013560-2025
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
£759,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 5AB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
East Livingston and East Calder
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Marsh Ltd

Further Information

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