Award

Insurance Services

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2019 at 00:00

Tender

03 Dec 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is seeking proposals for the provision of Insurance Services, with a tender titled "Insurance Services" currently active. This procurement, categorised under services, is being conducted through an open procedure and is based in Inverness, Scotland. The tender period concluded on 18th January 2019, while the award date for the contract was 16th April 2019, with a total contract value of £4,196,000. The awarded contract is being managed by Zurich Municipal, and the service will include coverage for the Highland Council as well as specific institutions such as Eden Court Theatre.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, especially those with a proven track record in handling claims and managing public sector contracts. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive insurance services, as well as expertise in community benefits and enhancing local engagement, will be particularly well-suited to compete. This initiative also encourages bidders to contribute towards community development, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Insurance Services

Notice Description

Provision of Insurance Services for the Highland Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of Insurance Services for the Highland Council including Eden Court Theatre and High Life Highland with the exception of Business Interruption and Trust & Trustee Indemnity for High Life Highland and Eden Court Theatre.

Renewal: Twenty four months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000566190
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353086
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66500000 - Insurance and pension services

66510000 - Insurance services

66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,418,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,196,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts.team@highland.gov.uk, kareanderson@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1349886606, +44 1463702128

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH MUNICIPAL

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