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Award

27 Nov 2025 at 08:51

TenderUpdate

29 Jul 2025 at 08:52

Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council, a regional authority located in Edinburgh, Scotland, has completed a procurement process for Loss Adjusting Services related to insurance cover for its Operational Property and Leased Property, as well as Edinburgh Trams policies for Property Damage and Business Interruption. The contract, valued at £210,000 GBP, was awarded to Crawford following an open procurement method. The tendering process was undertaken according to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and adhered to the standards of an open procedure. Initial tender submissions were facilitated electronically, with the procurement process initially commenced on 29th June 2025 and tender updates provided by 29th July 2025. The procurement reached the award stage by 27th November 2025, with the contract being signed on 1st October 2025. The contract is set for a term of four years, with potential extensions up to a total of seven years, decided at the Council's discretion.

This contract creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance and loss adjusting services, particularly those with experience in handling insurance claims related to public services and transport networks like trams. Companies with relevant expertise in dealing with property damage, business interruption, and technical know-how in maintaining operational standards for regional authorities stand to benefit significantly. Suppliers who are adaptable in providing quality and cost-effective solutions within the public sector regulatory framework could find substantial prospects for growth. The procurement process required applicants to demonstrate a sound financial standing, technical capabilities, and a history of servicing similar contracts, thus favouring businesses that can exhibit these strengths.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Loss Adjusting Services

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is seeking a contract for Loss Adjusting Services for its Operational Property and Leased Property insurance cover. This requirement will also cover Edinburgh Trams' policies for Property Damage and Business Interruption.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council's (the Council's) Insurance Team has a requirement for Loss Adjusting Services for its Operational Property and leased Property Insurance cover. The requirement will also cover Edinburgh Trams policies for Property Damage and Business Interruption. Additional information: Please see tender documentation for further information.

Renewal: This Contract will run for a period of four years with the option to extend for up to a further three years (4+2+1), undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077487-2025
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

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66510000 - Insurance services

66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

66519500 - Loss adjustment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is envisaged that this contract opportunity will be advertised in the first quarter of 2029 if the extension options are not undertaken, otherwise in the first quarter of 2031.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Crawford

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