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12 Sep 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited, located in Stirling, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Insurance, Brokerage and Associated Risk Management Framework Agreement" aimed at providing insurance services, brokerage services, and related risk management services to Scottish universities, colleges, and other participating bodies including National Records Scotland and Skills Development Scotland. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using an open procedure. Key dates included the initial tender end date extended to 4th November 2024, with the final contract awards signed on 23rd December 2024. The contract location is Scotland with a total procurement value of approximately £20 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance and brokerage sector. Companies providing insurance services, risk management consulting, insurance training, and business continuity planning are well-suited to compete for such frameworks. Large firms like A J Gallagher, Howden Group Holdings Limited, and James Hallam Ltd are among the awarded suppliers, indicating the competitive nature of this tender. Partnering with APUC Limited and being part of this framework could provide substantial business growth through long-term contracts and a notable presence within the Scottish public sector education and related institutions.

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Notice Title

Insurance, Brokerage and Associated Risk Management Framework Agreement

Notice Description

APUC were seeking Contractor(s) for Insurance, Brokerage and Associated Risk Management Services Framework Agreement, which will provide the Scottish universities and colleges and other participating bodies, with a mechanism to procure insurance services, brokerage services and related risk management services. Other participating bodies include: - Highlands and Islands Enterprise - National Records Scotland - Royal Botanic Gardens - Social Care & Social Work Improvement Services known as the Care Inspectorate - Skills Development Scotland - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.

Lot Information

Insurance Services

Full range of insurance services provision for the main insurance covers including, but not limited to: - Pre-contract discussion - Risk assessment and evaluation - Negotiation of premiums and covers - Provision of insurance summary reports - Claims Management - Regular reviews - Insurance and risk management advice and guidance - Risk portfolio management.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Brokerage Services

Provision of insurance brokerage services including, but not limited to: - Insurance consultancy and advice - Data collection and preparation of underwriting reports - Access to the insurance market - Insurance placement and premium collection - Claims handling support - Risk review - Tendering support.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 12-month period subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Insurance and Risk Management Associated Services

Provision of related insurance and risk management associated services, not already included in the insurance proposition in the other lots, including, but not limited to: - Advice and guidance on insurance requirements in procurement exercises - Advice and guidance on liability limitations in terms and conditions - Insurance and risk training provision to non-insurance specialists - Business continuity planning consultancy - Risk management consultancy.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 12-month period subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773100
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547516
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

66517300 - Risk management insurance services

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,333,333 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC Limited
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

A J Gallagher

Howden Group Holdings Limited

James Hallam Ltd

Zurich Insurance PLC trading as Zurich Municipal

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514148
    Insurance, Brokerage and Associated Risk Management Framework Agreement - APUC is seeking Contractor(s) for Insurance, Brokerage and Associated Risk Management Services Framework Agreement, which will provide the Scottish universities and colleges and other participating bodies, with a mechanism to procure insurance services, brokerage services and related risk management services. Other participating bodies include: - Highlands and Islands Enterprise - National Records Scotland - Royal Botanic Gardens - Social Care & Social Work Improvement Services known as the Care Inspectorate - Skills Development Scotland - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527649
    Insurance, Brokerage and Associated Risk Management Framework Agreement - APUC were seeking Contractor(s) for Insurance, Brokerage and Associated Risk Management Services Framework Agreement, which will provide the Scottish universities and colleges and other participating bodies, with a mechanism to procure insurance services, brokerage services and related risk management services. Other participating bodies include: - Highlands and Islands Enterprise - National Records Scotland - Royal Botanic Gardens - Social Care & Social Work Improvement Services known as the Care Inspectorate - Skills Development Scotland - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547516
    Insurance, Brokerage and Associated Risk Management Framework Agreement

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