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Provision of Insurance Contracts and Anciliary Services (Excluding Insurance Broking)

BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Blackwood Homes and Care, involves the provision of insurance contracts and ancillary services, specifically care insurance, including abuse cover. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method utilised was a limited award procedure without prior publication, driven by the urgent need to identify an alternative supplier as the previous service provider could no longer meet the required level of cover. The contract was signed on 30th September 2020 and is valued at £252,000 for a duration of 36 months, commencing from 1st October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, particularly those offering care insurance and similar services, to expand their market presence. Firms that are well-suited to compete for this contract include large-scale insurance providers capable of delivering comprehensive coverage and those with expertise in specialist care services. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business growth for qualified suppliers looking to establish or strengthen partnerships within the community and social housing sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Insurance Contracts and Anciliary Services (Excluding Insurance Broking)

Notice Description

Provision of care insurance, including Abuse Cover, from 1 October 2020 for a period of 36 months

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of care insurances, including Abuse cover, from 1 October 2020 for a period of 36 months

Procurement Information

The existing service provider could no longer provide the level of cover required by Blackwood and, as such, as an alternative supplier as required as a matter of urgency to maintain sufficient cover for the organisation's activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000634789
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543287
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£252,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 1DQ
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARKEL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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