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Insurance and Related Services

VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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05 Nov 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Viewpoint Housing Association involves the provision of insurance and related services, primarily in the insurance industry category. Located in Edinburgh, UK, the contracting authority has extended the existing insurance provision contract with Zurich Ltd, their current provider, until 30th September 2027. This extension follows a modification due to unforeseen circumstances such as internal restructuring, economic uncertainty post-Brexit, and the impact of the war in Ukraine. The procurement process is in the contract update stage, with significant adjustments made on 5th November 2025. This contract addresses essential service continuity needs, covering the UKM75 region, and aligns with statutory regulatory requirements while mitigating increased insurance premiums in a challenging market.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance service sector, especially those with robust capacity to navigate market uncertainties. It is particularly suited for large-scale providers that can offer stable and comprehensive insurance solutions amidst volatile conditions. The extension of services provides ample time for potentially interested companies to position themselves for the anticipated open tender process set to begin in the second quarter of 2027. Firms with experience or readiness to engage in such complex and evolving market scenarios would find strategic value in pursuing similar contractual arrangements with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Insurance and Related Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Viewpoint Housing Association (VHA) has extend the existing Insurance Provision that ended 30 September 2025 to the 30 September 2027 with Zurich Ltd who are the current insurance service broker/provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dae6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071246-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,099,045 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
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
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
David Aitken
Contact Email
info@viewpoint.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 2HG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH MUNICIPAL

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