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Award

11 Jul 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, UHI Executive Office, located in Inverness (IV2 3JH), has concluded the procurement process for the provision of non-life insurance services. The title of this tender is "Award of Provision of Non-Life Insurance Services," and it falls under the services category in the insurance sector, specifically classified as "Insurance services" (CPV code 66510000). The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited, based in Glasgow, being awarded the contract. The contract was signed on 7th July 2025 following a mini competition under the APUC ‘Insurance, Brokerage and Associated Risk Management Services’ Framework Agreement. The initial tender process began on 8th January 2025, with the award notice issued on 11th July 2025.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in insurance services targeting academic institutions. The contract reflects a significant investment of £724,579, indicating a lucrative opportunity for insurance brokers and underwriters with experience in handling complex insurance needs of consortiums or educational sectors. Businesses with expertise in risk management associated with educational organisations could benefit by demonstrating their capability to meet the needs of various academic partners within the University of the Highlands and Islands network, making this sector a strategic area for expansion and competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Provision of Non-Life Insurance Services

Notice Description

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands have a requirement for the Provision of Non-Life Insurance Services. For the avoidance of doubt, the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands are:- UHI Argyll- UHI Executive Office- UHI Inverness- UHI Moray- UHI Perth- Highland Theological College- Sabhal Mor OstaigIt should be noted that the Contractor must bid on all Academic Partners participating in this exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794402
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534477
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£724,579 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UHI Executive Office
Additional Buyers

East Dunbartonshire Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Glasgow Caledonian University

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

NHS Fife

Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Borders Housing Association

Scottish Forestry

Scottish Government

Stirling Council

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3JH
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
42
Supplier Names

Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd

Merritt-Harrison Catering Consultancy

Turner & Townsend

Youth Scotland

Jackson Trawls Ltd

Echoview Software Pty Ltd

Dunston (Ship Repairs) Ltd

Harvey Nash

The Lines Between Ltd.

Galloway Drainage Supplies Ltd.

Walker Fire (UK) Ltd.

Progressive Partnership

EKOS

Morgan Hunt

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Cackette Projects Limited

Heil Farid European Company Limited

William Yule & Son Limited

Adamsons Drinks Ltd

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights)

George Mac Aulay

SC039144

ASA Recruitment

Consilium Contracting Services Ltd

BRB Electrical Limited

MAM Contracting Ltd

ELA Electrical

Tranter

Elite Training and Consultancy (Scotland) Ltd

Optimat

Fraser of Allander, University of Strathclyde

Clark Contracts

Munro Civil Engineering Ltd

Solway Plant Hire Ltd

AMD Contract Services

Brightwork Limited

Optimal Economics

The Union Advertising Agency Ltd

Building Research Establishment Ltd

Pye Tait Consulting

FRP Advisory

EVENT-A-LOO LTD

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