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Insurance Broker Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint an Insurance Broker to act as an intermediary with its insurers, under an open procurement process in the services category. The tender process was initiated on 20 November 2018, with the bid deadline set for 9 January 2019. The contract awarded on 10 April 2019 has a total value of £120,000 and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The awarded supplier is Arthur J Gallagher Ltd, engaged to deliver services which are now active.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in insurance brokerage and financial services, particularly those with experience in the education sector. Companies that can demonstrate strong regulatory compliance, substantial financial capabilities, and a history of similar service delivery will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. This can facilitate relationship building with large clients, such as universities, while promoting business growth through long-term contracts that may include optional extensions.

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Notice Title

Insurance Broker Services

Notice Description

The University wishes to appoint an Insurance Broker to act as intermediary between itself and its Insurers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to appoint an Insurance Broker to act as intermediary between itself and its Insurers. Please see ITT for full specification of services required.

Renewal: 2 further 1 year extensions might be granted at the discretion of the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000557857
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351120
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The contract will be either 2, 3 or 4 years long and as such a new tendering process will commence approximately 6 months before the expiry of the contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Grace Neumann
Contact Email
grace.neumann@ed.ac.uk, sharon.green@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ARTHUR J GALLAGHER

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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