This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Tender

28 Oct 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Queens Cross Housing Association Ltd for the provision of insurance and related services, titled "QCHA Insurance & Related Services 2020." The contract, valued at £1,400,268, is located in Glasgow, Scotland, and aims to provide support commencing 1 April 2020. This procurement follows a selective method under a two-stage Restricted Procedure and has reached the award stage, with bids evaluated on capability, capacity, and experience. The tender period ended on 27 November 2019, and the contract is initially set for three years, with an option to extend for a further two years at the authority's discretion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for insurance brokers and direct insurers, particularly those with relevant experience in handling services for social housing organisations. Enterprises that possess the financial strength, technical expertise, and a history of successful service provision in similar contracts would be well-suited to compete in this market. The number of bids submitted was limited, indicating potential for businesses to enter the sector and establish a foothold through this procurement channel.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

QCHA Insurance & Related Services 2020

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and related services, including claims handling, loss control services and general programme maintenance and advice as required by Queens Cross Housing Association commencing 1 April 2020. A full Summary of Current Cover will be provided with the Invitation to Tender to selected bidders. Bids are invited from suitably qualified insurance brokers /direct providers for the entire scope of services. The procurement will follow the two-stage Restricted Procedure with a pre-qualifying stage based on ESPDs and bidders will be selected on the basis of their capability, capacity and experience to perform the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the Contract includes insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for property, legal liabilities, engineering insurance and inspection and other general(non-life) insurances as required by QCHA for a period of 3 years (or periods of insurance)commencing 1.4.2020, with the option to extend by up to a further 2 years at QCHA's sole discretion. The contract is not divided into lots so bidders are required to bid for the entire scope of services. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers or direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Restricted Procedure with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying ESPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. ESPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied.The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the ITT and contract documents.. Th Contract value shown is the total price over the three-year duration of the Contract.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial 3 year period with the option to extend for a further two years at QCHA's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000602243
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381535
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66512100 - Accident insurance services

66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services

66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services

66513200 - Contractor's all-risk insurance services

66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services

66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services

66515100 - Fire insurance services

66515200 - Property insurance services

66515300 - Weather and financial loss insurance services

66515410 - Financial loss insurance services

66515411 - Pecuniary loss insurance services

66516000 - Liability insurance services

66516100 - Motor vehicle liability insurance services

66516400 - General liability insurance services

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

66519200 - Engineering insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,400,268 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 or 60 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queens Cross Housing Association Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G20 7BE
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370466
    QCHA Insurance & Related Services 2020 - The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and related services, including claims handling, loss control services and general programme maintenance and advice as required by Queens Cross Housing Association commencing 1 April 2020. A full Summary of Current Cover will be provided with the Invitation to Tender to selected bidders. Bids are invited from suitably qualified insurance brokers /direct providers for the entire scope of services. The procurement will follow the two-stage Restricted Procedure with a pre-qualifying stage based on ESPDs and bidders will be selected on the basis of their capability, capacity and experience to perform the contract.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381535
    QCHA Insurance & Related Services 2020 - The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and related services, including claims handling, loss control services and general programme maintenance and advice as required by Queens Cross Housing Association commencing 1 April 2020. A full Summary of Current Cover will be provided with the Invitation to Tender to selected bidders. Bids are invited from suitably qualified insurance brokers /direct providers for the entire scope of services. The procurement will follow the two-stage Restricted Procedure with a pre-qualifying stage based on ESPDs and bidders will be selected on the basis of their capability, capacity and experience to perform the contract.

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