Award

Provision of Casualty Insurance

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Casualty Insurance" was conducted by South Ayrshire Council, located in Ayr, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of general public services and specifically deals with casualty insurance services, classified under CPV code 66510000. The procurement reached the award stage on 16th May 2025, with Risk Management Partners Ltd being the successful supplier. Due to a lack of competition and impending statutory obligations beyond 30th April 2025, South Ayrshire Council utilised a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition. This ensured compliance with legal requirements and secured the necessary insurance cover.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance services sector, particularly those capable of engaging with local authorities on specialised service requirements. The contract award of £3,480,340.06 underscores the financial potential for successful bidders. Large-scale firms that deliver comprehensive insurance solutions and are adept at navigating limited procurement scenarios may find lucrative prospects in similar future contracts. The council's need for specific services provides a niche market for businesses with tailored offerings in regions like UKM94, suggesting a competitive advantage for firms with relevant experience in public authority partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Casualty Insurance

Notice Description

Provision of Casualty Insurance

Procurement Information

The Council ran a mini-competition which received no bids for this requirement. There are no alternatives and this award would fit into the exemption clauses as highlighted above. Due to the deadline of 30th April 2025, it is not possible to re-run this competition or go out to open tender as the Council has a statutory obligation to provide insurance cover beyond this date. No other provider has presented a quote to the Councils Insurance Broker. This provider is the only company who have quoted for the services the Council needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801260
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532198
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,480,340 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20259 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS

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