Award

Insurance and Related Services

VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

05 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Award

03 Mar 2021 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

31 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Tender

28 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Insurance and Related Services 2020 - 2025" is conducted by Viewpoint Housing Association, a registered social landlord based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the current stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Zurich Municipal. The contract value is approximately £112,655.81, and was signed on 31 July 2020. This arrangement involves comprehensive non-life insurance services, crucial for the operational security of the housing association, with potentially significant implications for the delivery of housing and community amenities.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, particularly those specialising in non-life insurance services, such as property and liability insurance. Companies that have capabilities in claims handling, loss control, and engineering inspections would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The contract duration indicates potential stability and renewal opportunities, which could be advantageous for firms seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, especially those with expertise serving social housing organisations.

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Notice Title

Insurance and Related Services

Notice Description

Viewpoint Housing Association require Non-life insurance services, including property insurance for owned properties; contracts works insurance; property insurance for office contents; computer equipment; business interruption; money; public liability; employers' liability; legal expenses; engineering inspection and insurance; fidelity guarantee; and motor fleet.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Viewpoint Housing Association (VHA) has extend the existing Insurance Provision that ended 30 September 2025 to the 30 September 2027 with Zurich Ltd who are the current insurance service broker/provider.

Renewal: The contract will last for three years to 30 September 2023; with the possibility of a further two single year extensions through to 30 September 2025. The extension of the contract will be at the discretion of VHA Senior Team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000616386
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542823
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,211,700 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 or 48 or 60 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
David Aitken, Howard Vaughan
Contact Email
info@viewpoint.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 2HG
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
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH MUNICIPAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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