Award

Insurance and Related Services 2020

ALMOND HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Apr 2020 at 00:00

Tender

18 Dec 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Insurance and Related Services 2020" is being managed by Almond Housing Association, located at New Almond House, 44 Etive Walk, Livingston, UK. This contract focuses on the provision of general insurance and related services, including claims handling and loss control services. The procurement was initiated through a selective method, specifically a two-stage Restricted Procedure, and has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £376,200. The services are expected to commence on 1 April 2020 and will last for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The deadline for bid submissions was 23 January 2020, and the contract was awarded on 26 March 2020 to JLT Specialty, who is identified as a large insurance broker.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for insurance brokers and providers experienced in servicing social housing organisations. Companies with a strong background in general insurance related to property and legal liabilities will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate their capability to provide comprehensive service offerings, including claims management and loss control, are encouraged to participate in future tenders. The expected community benefits associated with this contract further highlight the potential for partnerships focused on local engagement and support.

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Notice Title

Insurance and 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 Almond 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 Almond Housing Association 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 the Association'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.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000608551
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384878
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£376,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20205 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
ALMOND HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Our consultant - Maureen Batten
Contact Email
maureenmbatten@gmail.com
Contact Phone
+44 1506439291

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 5AB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
East Livingston and East Calder
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JLT SPECIALTY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375803&idx=1
    20th December 2019 - ESPD Almond Housing Association - Insurance and Related Services 2020
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375803
    Insurance and 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 Almond 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=APR384878
    Insurance and 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 Almond 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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