This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2025 at 01:00

Tender

06 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Muirhouse Housing Association Limited is overseeing the procurement process for general insurance and related services under the title "(Main) Insurance and Related Services 2025." The industry category is Housing and Community Amenities, with services to be delivered in Edinburgh, UK (region UKM75). The procurement has progressed to the award stage with key dates being the tender invitation on 11th December 2024 and contract commencement on 1st April 2025. This procurement follows a competitive procedure with negotiation and has been finalised with Zurich as the awarded supplier for several distinct insurance services including property, business interruption, terrorism/political violence, and cyber risk insurance.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for suitably qualified insurance brokers and direct insurers specializing in comprehensive insurance services. Bidding for this contract aligns well with businesses possessing expertise in claims handling, loss control, and program maintenance. Firms need to demonstrate strong financial standing, professional qualifications, and successful experience in similar contracts. The procurement follows the two-stage Restricted Procedure, enabling businesses familiar with completing SPDs and demonstrating capability, capacity, and economic strength to successfully compete. This contract promises extended engagement with the opportunity for renewal, highlighting long-term partnership potential for winning bidders.

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Notice Title

(Main) Insurance and Related Services 2025

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and related services, including claims handling, loss control services and general programme maintenance and advice as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited commencing 1st April 2025. A full Summary of Current Cover will be provided with the Invitation to Tender to selected bidders. Bids are invited from suitably qualified insurance brokers and direct providers for the entire scope of services. The procurement will follow the two-stage Restricted Procedure with a pre-qualifying stage based on completed SPDs and bidders will be selected on the basis of their capability, capacity and experience to perform the contract.

Lot Information

Insurance for Property & related Business Interruption risks (possibly including Property Owners Liability

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for property, legal liabilities and other general insurances as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. A Summary of Muirhouse's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Assocation's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re) as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for terrorism/political violence (Pool Re) as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents.. A Summary of Muirhouse Housing Association's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Association Limited sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for terrorism/political violence (Non Pool Re) as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents.. A Summary of Muirhouse Housing Association's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Association sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for cyber liability and related services as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents.. A Summary of Muirhouse Housing Association's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Muirhouse Housing Association's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781732
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527801
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

66512100 - Accident insurance services

66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services

66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services

66515200 - Property insurance services

66515300 - Weather and financial loss insurance services

66515410 - Financial loss insurance services

66515411 - Pecuniary loss insurance services

66516000 - Liability insurance services

66516400 - General liability insurance services

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£224,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between three or five years, from the date of this notice.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Muirhouse Housing Association Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH4 4RW
Postcode Area
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
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Zurich

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517736
    (Main) Insurance and Related Services 2025 - The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and related services, including claims handling, loss control services and general programme maintenance and advice as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited commencing 1st April 2025. A full Summary of Current Cover will be provided with the Invitation to Tender to selected bidders. Bids are invited from suitably qualified insurance brokers and direct providers for the entire scope of services. The procurement will follow the two-stage Restricted Procedure with a pre-qualifying stage based on completed SPDs and bidders will be selected on the basis of their capability, capacity and experience to perform the contract.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527801
    (Main) Insurance and Related Services 2025 - The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and related services, including claims handling, loss control services and general programme maintenance and advice as required by Muirhouse Housing Association Limited commencing 1st April 2025. A full Summary of Current Cover will be provided with the Invitation to Tender to selected bidders. Bids are invited from suitably qualified insurance brokers and direct providers for the entire scope of services. The procurement will follow the two-stage Restricted Procedure with a pre-qualifying stage based on completed SPDs and bidders will be selected on the basis of their capability, capacity and experience to perform the contract.

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