This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2025 at 01:00

Tender

14 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Almond Housing Association is procuring "Insurance and Related Services 2025" for delivery in Livingston, UK. The procurement covers the Housing and Community Amenities industry and includes services such as insurance, claims handling, loss control, and programme maintenance. The procurement follows a two-stage Restricted Procedure with a pre-qualification stage and has resulted in contracts awarded on 1st April 2025. Key stages included the tender announcement on 14th November 2024 and tender submission deadline on 16th December 2024. The awarded contracts cover various insurance needs, including property & business interruption, cyber risk, terrorism/political violence (Pool-Re), and non-Pool-Re. Marsh Ltd was the selected supplier for the awarded lots.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for well-established insurance brokers and direct insurers capable of providing comprehensive insurance services. Suitable businesses would include those with expertise in brokerage, professional advisory services, and claims management. Additionally, firms with experience dealing with social landlords and familiarity with providing tailored insurance coverage would stand to benefit. By participating, businesses can demonstrate their capabilities, expand their client base, and secure multi-year contracts, fostering long-term growth and stability. The contract awards were based on a Most Economically Advantageous Tender criteria, emphasizing quality and cost-efficiency, with significant scope for professional development and market presence in the public housing sector.

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Notice Title

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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises 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 and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re) as required by Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises 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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Insurance for Property & related Business Interruption risks (possibly including Property Owners Liability as required by Almond Housing Association Limited Limited incl. Almond Enterprises 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 property, legal liabilities and other general insurances as required by Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Assocation Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 (Non Pool-Re) as required by Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises 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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's 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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises 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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited'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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782917
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527802
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
£759,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 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
Almond Housing Association
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 5AB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
East Livingston and East Calder
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Marsh Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518285
    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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises 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=APR527802
    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 Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises 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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