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Insurance and Claims Handling - Contract Extension

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council, located in Dumfries, has announced the award of a contract extension for insurance and claims handling services. This procurement falls under the general public services sector and was conducted through an open procedure. Zurich Insurance has been selected as the supplier for this contract, which is valued at £2,902,000. The contract, coded DGCP-0258, was signed on 3rd October 2024 and is now in the award and contract stage. The services are to be delivered in the Dumfries and Galloway region, and the extension is part of an initiative to ensure continued coverage and efficient claims handling by the selected supplier.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance and claims handling services. Companies that deliver robust risk management and efficient claims processing can leverage such high-value public contracts to build their portfolio and reputation in the public sector. Additionally, large-scale firms like Zurich Insurance, which was awarded this contract, demonstrate that the procurement process is open and suitable for established businesses with the capacity to meet the specific needs of regional authorities. This extension reflects a strategic collaboration that businesses in the insurance industry can look to emulate, aiming to secure similar contracts through competitive bidding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insurance and Claims Handling - Contract Extension

Notice Description

Contract extension of current contract for insurance claims and handling

Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension of current contract for insurance claims and handling

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787856
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521802
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,902,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joanne McDowell
Contact Email
joanne.mcdowell@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSURANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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