Award

Loss Adjusting Services

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

29 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking contractors for the provision of Loss Adjusting Services, which encompass both its Operational Property and Leased Property insurance cover, as well as Edinburgh Trams' policies for Property Damage and Business Interruption. The procurement process employs an open procedure, and the tender is at the stage of being updated. Key deadlines include an extended tender submission deadline due by 12:00 noon on 4th August 2025. This contract is set in Edinburgh within the services industry category, with the procurement value estimated at GBP 210,000. The contract period is anticipated to span four years, with options for extension up to seven years in total under the Council's discretion.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in loss adjusting, especially those with expertise in handling claims related to public sector insurance and light rail systems like trams. Firms with a proven track record in managing complex property and liability claims will find this contract suits their capabilities, fostering growth and expansion in the public insurance services sector. Given its demands for comprehensive insurance coverage and technical proficiency, businesses meeting these high standards can significantly benefit from establishing or enhancing their presence in this field.

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Notice Title

Loss Adjusting Services

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is seeking a contract for Loss Adjusting Services for its Operational Property and Leased Property insurance cover. This requirement will also cover Edinburgh Trams' policies for Property Damage and Business Interruption.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council's (the Council's) Insurance Team has a requirement for Loss Adjusting Services for its Operational Property and leased Property Insurance cover. The requirement will also cover Edinburgh Trams policies for Property Damage and Business Interruption.. Please see tender documentation for further information.

Renewal: This Contract will run for a period of four years with the option to extend for up to a further three years (4+2+1), undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800163
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544367
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

66510000 - Insurance services

66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

66519500 - Loss adjustment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is envisaged that this contract opportunity will be advertised in the first quarter of 2029 if the extension options are not undertaken, otherwise in the first quarter of 2031.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nicole.sherry@edinburgh.gov.uk, procurement.delivery@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRAWFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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