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Insurance Brokerage Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for "Insurance Brokerage Services," taking place in Edinburgh, within the UKM75 region. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract was awarded against the framework agreement for Insurance, Brokerage, and Associated Risk Management Services, with a contract value of £157,000. The award was finalised on 2nd July 2025, and the service contract will commence on 18th October 2025, running for three years until 17th October 2028, with an option to extend for an additional two years.

This tender presents attractive opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance brokerage services, particularly those with a focus on policy placement, claims assistance, and specialist coverage. Large companies, like Arthur J. Gallagher Ltd, which secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for growth by leveraging market intelligence and collaboration. Businesses equipped to offer comprehensive and specialised insurance solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The emphasis on collaboration and service excellence indicates a favourable environment for companies capable of delivering high-quality service and innovative solutions.

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Notice Title

Insurance Brokerage Services

Notice Description

This contract covers all aspects of insurance brokerage services, including policy placement, claims assistance, overseas and specialist cover, and market intelligence, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, integrity, and service excellence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract represents a call-off from the APUC Insurance, Brokerage and Associated Risk Management Services framework. It has been awarded via direct award as allowed by the framework to Arthur J. Gallagher UK Limited, for an initial period of three-years, commencing on 18th October 2025 and expiring on 17th October 2028.

Options: The University holds the option to extend this contract by an additional two-years once the initial term has concluded. This would take the contract to 17th October 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803264
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533773
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

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 7450401621

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1EJ
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
Morningside
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ARTHUR J GALLAGHER

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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