Planning

Insurance Services

BIELD HOUSING & CARE

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Planning

31 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Bield Housing & Care, located in Edinburgh, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Insurance Services." The contract aims to secure a single-supplier arrangement for comprehensive insurance services, with a total estimated value of £1,643,074. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2022, extending to 31 March 2025, with an option for an additional 24-month extension. The restricted procurement process will begin the Selection Stage by the end of July 2021, followed by the Invitation to Tender expected by the end of October 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, particularly for insurance brokers and carriers capable of offering a complete suite of coverage. Companies specialised in comprehensive insurance solutions should consider participating since the contract will not be awarded in lots, requiring a holistic approach to meet all of Bield's insurance needs. Engaging in this procurement can facilitate business growth through a long-term partnership with a reputable organisation in the housing and community amenities sector.

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Notice Title

Insurance Services

Notice Description

1. Bield is seeking to award a single-supplier contract for the provision of Insurance Services, covering all of Bield's insurance requirements. The intention is to award the contract to an insurance broker; however submissions from insurance carriers will be considered where that carrier is able to provide all of Bield's insurance requirements. Submissions for individual elements of Bield's insurance requirements will not be considered. For the purposes of this procurement process, an insurance carrier is considered to be 'a company which issues and assumes the risk of an insurance policy'; an insurance broker is considered to be 'an independent insurance agent who works with a number of insurance companies in order to arrange insurance cover for the client'. 2. This will be a restricted procedure. The new contract will cover the period from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, with a further 24-month extension option. This requirement will not be divided into lots. 3. Stage 1 of the procedure (the Selection Stage) is expected to start by the end of July 2021. Stage 2 of the procedure (the Invitation to Tender) is expected to start by the end of October 2021.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1. Bield is seeking to award a single-supplier contract for the provision of Insurance Services, covering all of Bield's insurance requirements. The intention is to award the contract to an insurance broker; however submissions from insurance carriers will be considered where that carrier is able to provide all of Bield's insurance requirements. Submissions for individual elements of Bield's insurance requirements will not be considered. For the purposes of this procurement process, an insurance carrier is considered to be 'a company which issues and assumes the risk of an insurance policy'; an insurance broker is considered to be 'an independent insurance agent who works with a number of insurance companies in order to arrange insurance cover for the client'. 2. This will be a restricted procedure. The new contract will cover the period from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, with a further 24-month extension option. This requirement will not be divided into lots. 3. Stage 1 of the procedure (the Selection Stage) is expected to start by the end of July 2021. Stage 2 of the procedure (the Invitation to Tender) is expected to start by the end of October 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000649378
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410828
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,643,074 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIELD HOUSING & CARE
Contact Name
Hugh Colyer
Contact Email
h.colyer@bield.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312734000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4QF
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
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410828
    Insurance Services - 1. Bield is seeking to award a single-supplier contract for the provision of Insurance Services, covering all of Bield's insurance requirements. The intention is to award the contract to an insurance broker; however submissions from insurance carriers will be considered where that carrier is able to provide all of Bield's insurance requirements. Submissions for individual elements of Bield's insurance requirements will not be considered. For the purposes of this procurement process, an insurance carrier is considered to be 'a company which issues and assumes the risk of an insurance policy'; an insurance broker is considered to be 'an independent insurance agent who works with a number of insurance companies in order to arrange insurance cover for the client'. 2. This will be a restricted procedure. The new contract will cover the period from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, with a further 24-month extension option. This requirement will not be divided into lots. 3. Stage 1 of the procedure (the Selection Stage) is expected to start by the end of July 2021. Stage 2 of the procedure (the Invitation to Tender) is expected to start by the end of October 2021.

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