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Provision of Insurance Contracts and Anciliary Services (Excluding Insurance Broking)

BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE

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11 Nov 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Insurance Contracts and Ancillary Services (Excluding Insurance Broking)" was conducted by Blackwood Homes and Care, a registered social landlord based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of insurance services and was initiated as a tender due to the completion status on 11th November 2025. The procurement aimed to secure provision for care insurance, including abuse cover, for a period starting from 1st October 2020 and lasting 36 months. Located in the UKM region, the process followed a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, due to the existing service provider's inability to meet required cover levels.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the insurance sector capable of providing comprehensive cover, to establish themselves with large-scale clients. The award to Markel (UK) Ltd., a large supplier, indicates potential for other large-scale or well-resourced insurance firms to compete effectively in future opportunities of a similar nature. Companies that can quickly adapt to urgent procurement needs and offer robust insurance solutions will find themselves well-positioned for growth in the expanding market of tailored insurance services within the UK's housing and community amenities sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Insurance Contracts and Anciliary Services (Excluding Insurance Broking)

Notice Description

Provision of care insurance, including Abuse Cover, from 1 October 2020 for a period of 36 months

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of care insurances, including Abuse cover, from 1 October 2020 for a period of 36 months

Procurement Information

The existing service provider could no longer provide the level of cover required by Blackwood and, as such, as an alternative supplier as required as a matter of urgency to maintain sufficient cover for the organisation's activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dee1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072880-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£252,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20205 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
BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 1DQ
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
Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARKEL (UK

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