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DfC - National Museums NI - Insurance and Brokerage Services (ID 5481818)

DFC - NATIONAL MUSEUMS NORTHERN IRELAND

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Award

10 Feb 2025 at 15:26

Tender

28 Nov 2024 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities (DfC) – National Museums Northern Ireland (NI) has initiated a tender competition for Insurance and Brokerage Services, aimed at servicing the insurance needs of National Museums NI. This project, classified under the CPV category 66510000 (Insurance services), falls within the services sector and is an open procurement process, ensuring compliance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period is set to end on 17 January 2025, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 15:30. The procurement stage is currently active, and the contract value is estimated at £2,700,000, with a specific lot valued at £270,000. The primary location for service delivery is in the UK region of Northern Ireland (UKN), and the overall contract duration is 720 days with renewal options available upon contract expiry.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in insurance and brokerage services to expand their portfolio by engaging with a reputable public sector client. Companies with a strong track record in delivering high-quality insurance solutions, particularly those familiar with servicing the needs of cultural institutions or arm's length bodies, will find this tender highly suitable. Given the stringent performance monitoring and clear expectations set forth by DfC and CPD, businesses that can demonstrate robust operational capabilities, adherence to regulatory standards, and cost-effectiveness are well-suited to compete and potentially secure long-term growth through this contract.

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Notice Title

DfC - National Museums NI - Insurance and Brokerage Services (ID 5481818)

Notice Description

The Department for Communities (DfC) - National Museums NI wishes to appoint a provider for Insurance and Brokerage Services. The purpose of this Competition will be to service the insurance needs of National Museums NI, an Arm's Length Body of the Department for Communities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Communities (DfC) - National Museums NI wishes to appoint a provider for Insurance and Brokerage Services. The purpose of this Competition will be to service the insurance needs of National Museums NI, an Arm's Length Body of the Department for Communities.

Renewal: Due for renewal upon contract Expiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004378-2025
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

66510000 - Insurance services

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£354,324 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 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
DFC - NATIONAL MUSEUMS NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
Collaboration.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
collaboration.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Cultra
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARSH

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