Award

Tenants Home Contents Insurance Scheme

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2017 at 00:00

Tender

08 Nov 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by West Dunbartonshire Council, is aimed at securing a contractor for the "Tenants Home Contents Insurance Scheme." This tender falls under the service industry category and is located in West Dunbartonshire. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 14 December 2016, following which the award period commenced. The successful contractor is expected to fulfil various requirements including providing evidence of relevant insurance and demonstrating financial stability. Key dates include the contract signing date on 16 March 2017, and the expected duration of the contract is until February 2020, with an option for extensions. For any inquiries, contact Rebecca Hall via email at rebecca.hall@west-dunbarton.gov.uk or telephone at +44 1389776854.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in providing insurance services, particularly those that have worked with local authorities or housing associations. Companies that can demonstrate a robust financial standing, relevant expertise, and the capacity to meet the regulatory requirements outlined in the tender documentation would be well-positioned to compete. Given the emphasis on community benefits in this procurement, firms that can offer additional social value may find themselves at an advantage in the selection process.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Tenants Home Contents Insurance Scheme

Notice Description

Tenants Home Contents Insurance Scheme

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Dunbartonshire Council are looking to secure the services of a competent contractor to provide Tenants Home Contents Insurance.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 12 month extension periods subject to satisfactory performance determined by the Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000466762
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282519
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£231,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Contract will run until 28th February 2020 with the option to extend until 28th February 2022

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Megan Boyle, REBECCA HALL
Contact Email
megan.boyle@west-dunbarton.gov.uk, rebecca.hall@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000, +44 1389776854

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 3PU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000466762-2017-05-08T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2017-05-08T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000466762",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-27",
            "name": "West Dunbartonshire Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "West Dunbartonshire Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Garshake Road",
                "locality": "Dumbarton",
                "region": "UKM31",
                "postalCode": "G82 3PU"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Megan Boyle",
                "email": "megan.boyle@west-dunbarton.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1389737000",
                "url": "https://publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody",
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Regional or local authority",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-35",
            "name": "West Dunbartonshire Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "West Dunbartonshire Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Garshake Road",
                "locality": "Dumbarton",
                "region": "UKM31",
                "postalCode": "G82 3PU"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "REBECCA HALL",
                "email": "rebecca.hall@west-dunbarton.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1389776854",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Regional or local authority",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "West Dunbartonshire Council",
        "id": "org-35"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000466762",
        "title": "Tenants Home Contents Insurance Scheme",
        "description": "Tenants Home Contents Insurance Scheme",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "66000000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "66510000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "West Dunbartonshire"
                },
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM31"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKM31"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2016-12-14T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2016-12-14T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "NOV263251",
                "documentType": "contractNotice",
                "title": "Tenants Home Contents Insurance Scheme",
                "description": "Tenants Home Contents Insurance Scheme",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263251",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "MAY282519",
                "documentType": "awardNotice",
                "title": "Tenants Home Contents Insurance Scheme",
                "description": "Tenants Home Contents Insurance Scheme",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282519",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "West Dunbartonshire Council are looking to secure the services of a competent contractor to provide Tenants Home Contents Insurance.",
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amount": 231000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1080
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Option to extend for a further 2 12 month extension periods subject to satisfactory performance determined by the Council"
                }
            }
        ],
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2016-12-14T12:00:00Z",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Council Offices, Garshake Road, Dumbarton G82 3PU"
            }
        },
        "communication": {
            "atypicalToolUrl": "https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html"
        },
        "contractTerms": {
            "hasElectronicPayment": true,
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
            "performanceTerms": "Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract."
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "otherRequirements": {
            "requiresStaffNamesAndQualifications": true
        },
        "selectionCriteria": {
            "criteria": [
                {
                    "type": "suitability",
                    "description": "Where it is required within a bidder's country of establishment they must confirm which authorisation or memberships of the relevant organisation(s) are required in order to perform this service. Bidders must confirm if they hold the particular authorisation or membership."
                },
                {
                    "type": "economic",
                    "minimum": "With reference to ESPD questions: 4B.1,& 4B.2 Turnover - supplier must demonstrate and annual turnover for each of the two previous years of greater than two times the annual value of contract on offer est.93,000 GBP 4B.4 Ratios - a Pass in any two of the three ratios as an overall Pass for Economic and Financial standing. - (Ratio 1) Acid Test - (Current Assets-stock)/Current Liabilities. To pass the Acid Test Ratio question the bidder must have a score of greater than 1. - (Ratio 2) Return on Capital Employed %- Profit/Capital employed. To pass this question the Council require the bidder to score a positive figure/Percentage. - (Ratio 3) Current Ratio - Current Assets/Liabilities. To pass this question the Council require the bidder to achieve a score of greater than 1. WDC will use template WD09 - WDC Financial Vetting Questionnaire v1.0, it is recommended that candidates review their own ratio scores in advance of submitting their tender. In the event that a firm does not meet the financial criteria for consideration but has a parent company that does, the firm may still be eligible for consideration where their Tender Submission is supported by a Parent Company Guarantee WD04 - Parent Company Guarantee refers. Should after review of the financial evaluation of tenderer fail, then the tender submission may be rejected. Insurance: Q4B.5.1 -It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the insurance levels listed below. - Employers Liability Insurance - 5 million GBP Q4B5.2 - Professional Indemnity Insurance - 5 million GBP"
                },
                {
                    "type": "technical",
                    "minimum": "ESPD questions 4C.1.2, 4C.6, 4C.10 These question will be scored in line with \"Evaluation Methodology\" as detailed in WD01 however a minimum \"pass\" threshold of 2 acceptable(50%) must be achieved or the tenderer will have failed to meet the Councils requirements and therefore will not progress to stage 2 \"award criteria (Technical & Commercial envelopes) With reference to ESPD question 4C.1.2, bidders will be required to provide 2 examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the Tenants Home Contents Insurance services as described in part II.2.4 of this Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice. These examples will be for Insurance Services, which may include local authorities, housing association or social landlords or similar services, with a value similar or greater to West Dunbartonshire Councils annual requirements. The Council reserves the right to contact any or all of the companies provided in previous works examples to ascertain performance and visit their premises, candidates should ensure that companies listed would be willing to discuss the candidates performance with the Council"
                },
                {
                    "type": "technical",
                    "description": "Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession"
                }
            ]
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "durationInDays": 120
            }
        },
        "classification": {
            "id": "66510000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": true,
        "recurrence": {
            "description": "Contract will run until 28th February 2020 with the option to extend until 28th February 2022"
        }
    },
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "The document entitled \"Supplier Certificates & additional Selection Criteria\" are all located within the general attachments area of PCS-T and should be completed and presented at the \"Request for Documentation\" stage on PCS-T. 1. WD04 Parent Company Guarantee 2. WD05 Non Collusion Certificate 3. WD07 Certificate of Non- Canvassing 4. WD08 FOI Declaration 5. WD09 WDC Financial Vetting Questionnaire 6. WD15 Police Scotland Checks The above constitutes tender selection criteria. Failure to respond will result in exclusion from the tender. Minimum requirements to pass the qualification envelope, exclusion & selection criteria Discretionary Scored Questions - Shortlisting Qualification Envelope Questions These questions will be scored in line with the \"Evaluation Methodology\" detailed in WD01. With reference to information sharing with Police Scotland bidders are will be required to confirm acceptance to sharing company director's details at preferred bidder's status The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 6896 . The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause in this contract. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: tenderers are requested to offer community benefits within the technical envelope responses, if accepted by the council will consider these to be a contractual requirement. Note: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to carry out this procurement process. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required. To access PCS-Tender, record your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visit https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk and search for project code 6896 under the ITTs Open to All suppliers. Please use the search/filter function, then select project code from the dropdown. Please note that once you have expressed an interest in the ITT it will move the to your \"My ITTs Area\". For further information on using PCS-Tender, please read the suppliers response guide: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf (SC Ref:484464)",
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000466762"
        },
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000466762"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000466762-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000466762-1",
            "awardID": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000466762-1",
            "status": "active",
            "dateSigned": "2017-03-16T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "relatedProcesses": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "relationship": [
                "planning"
            ],
            "scheme": "EU-OJ",
            "identifier": "2016/S 218-396793"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "13",
                "measure": "lowestValidBidValue",
                "value": 133084
            },
            {
                "id": "14",
                "measure": "highestValidBidValue",
                "value": 191996
            }
        ]
    }
}