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Insurance Brokerage Services

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 16:08

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Insurance Brokerage Services" is managed by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), headquartered in Edinburgh. The tender falls under the industry category of "Insurance brokerage services" and covers all NHS Scotland locations. Initially planned as an open procedure, this tender entered the award stage on 30th September 2025, with a contract value of £528,000 over a four-year framework. The procurement is classified as a service offering and is governed by the EU Directive 2014/24/EU. Notable parties include the supplier Marsh UK Ltd, and the operation is covered under the GPA (Government Procurement Agreement). Although the initial procurement status was marked as complete, the contract for some lots was subsequently cancelled.

The tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in insurance brokerage, particularly those authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority or equivalent bodies. As the framework involves ongoing management and support of the NHS Scotland National Motor Fleet Insurance Policy, companies capable of delivering high-quality service, effective contract management, and competitive pricing could benefit significantly. Although initially focused on larger operators due to the scope and requirements, SMEs could potentially be involved as subcontractors or through joint ventures, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related insurance services. Opportunities for community benefits integration further enhance the potential for business growth by aligning corporate responsibility with regional health service improvements.

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Notice Title

Insurance Brokerage Services

Notice Description

Brokerage services to support the tendering and ongoing management of the NHS Scotland National Motor Fleet Insurance Policy Framework which provides insurance provision under a single policy for all NHS Scotland vehicles; ad hoc brokerage services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Brokerage services to support the tendering and ongoing management of the NHS Scotland National Motor Fleet Insurance Policy Framework which provides insurance provision under a single policy for all NHS Scotland vehicles. Ad hoc insurance brokerage services. The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and Island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards(including the common services agency)and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service(Scotland)Act1978(i.e.all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Boards,and the Authority or other NHS Organisations established pursuant to NHS(ScotlandAct1978)and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working)ScotlandAct2014.All Scottish Hospices Additional information: Contract value refers to expected total over the 4 year duration of the framework based on current spend per annum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054939
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063032-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£528,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£528,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£528,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Gavin Armstrong
Contact Email
gavin.armstrong2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757499

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARSH

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