Planning

Insurance Broking Services

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

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Planning

11 Jun 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is preparing to renew its contract for Insurance Broking Services, with the procurement process currently in the planning stage. This tender, valued at £300,000, aims to engage with suppliers to ensure high-quality tender documentation relevant to the upcoming requirements. Interested suppliers should note that they must express their interest and arrange discussions by 18 June 2021. The anticipated location for the service delivery is Edinburgh, and the procurement is categorised under services with relevant classifications reaching out to insurance and legislative bodies.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in insurance and broking services, particularly those that can demonstrate an understanding of insurance strategies and claims handling. Additionally, small and medium enterprises and third sector organisations are encouraged to participate, as the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is keen to discuss eliminating barriers to entry. Suppliers that excel in providing competitive broker fee structures and can offer insights into market dynamics will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance Broking Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body will shortly be renewing its contract for insurance broking services and would like to engage with suppliers to better understand the market and ensure that the tender documentation is high quality and proportionate to the requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body will shortly be renewing its contract for insurance broking services and would like to engage with suppliers to better understand the market and ensure that the tender documentation is high quality and proportionate to the requirement. The anticipated scope of the requirement will be to: - advise the SPCB on appropriate insurance strategies to balance risk and cost - source insurance policies to meet the agreed strategy - support the SPCB with claims handling as required We would like to discuss a range of topics with potential suppliers including: - how broker fees (and any other costs) are structured - process for sourcing insurers/policies - what information will be required to support bids, e.g. claims history, risk profiles, and in how much detail - market profile - i.e. number of brokers, size of broker organisations - how we can remove barriers for small/medium enterprises and/or third sector organisations - community benefits/social value We would be grateful if interested suppliers would contact Dorothy.houston@parliament.scot by 18 June 2021 to arrange a time for a call/remote meeting.. Please note that out procurement approach has still to be finalised therefore responding to this notice does not guarantee you will be invited to tender. The estimated contract value includes insurance premiums.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000657067
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418080
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

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jan 2022Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Dorothy Houston
Contact Email
dorothy.houston@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313486505

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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