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Insurance Services - Modification VEAT

VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Viewpoint Housing Association, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, focuses on the extension of an existing insurance services contract. The tender, titled "Insurance Services - Modification VEAT," falls under the industry category of housing and community amenities. This contract involves a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, aligning with Regulation 72 (1) (c) due to unforeseen circumstances impacting the insurance market. The service area is primarily within the UKM75 region, with the procurement process documented within an award notice dated 29 January 2026. The insurance contract, originally set to expire on 30 September 2025, has been extended to 30 September 2027 with current provider Zurich Ltd, also based in the UK.

The extension of this contract creates notable opportunities for businesses within the insurance and related financial services sectors, particularly those able to navigate the complex conditions affecting the housing insurance market due to economic changes, geopolitical factors, and evolving regulatory requirements. This provision is particularly suited for SMEs like Zurich, who can offer tailored solutions and capitalise on ongoing market uncertainties. As the market stabilises, companies positioned to provide competitive insurance products aligned with statutory landlord responsibilities will find increased chances for growth and potential new contracts post-2027, when Viewpoint Housing Association plans to release a new tender with a target start date of 1 October 2027.

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Notice Title

Insurance Services - Modification VEAT

Notice Description

This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) relates to the extension of the existing Insurance Provision contract. Having sought advice, to meet our statutory regulatory requirements as a Registered Social Landlord, these public contracts shall be modified and awarded under Regulation 72 (1) (c) utilising the Modification of contracts during their term "by circumstances Viewpoint Housing Association (VHA) could not have foreseen". Justification of this intention together with full details of the intended contract are included within sections II.2.4 and IV.1.1 of this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Viewpoint Housing Association (VHA) intends to extend the existing Insurance Provision contract due to end 30 September 2025 to the 30 September 2027 with Zurich Ltd who are the current insurance service broker/provider.

Procurement Information

This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) relates to the extension of the existing Insurance Provision contract. Having sought independent advice, to meet our statutory regulatory requirements as a Registered Social Landlord, these public contracts shall be modified and awarded under Regulation 72 (1) (c) utilising the Modification of contracts during their term by circumstances Viewpoint Housing Association, could not have foreseen at the beginning of our contract. Viewpoint Housing Association (VHA) intends to extend the existing Insurance Provision contract due to end 30 September 2025 to the 30 September 2027 with Zurich Ltd who are the current insurance service broker/provider. These circumstances include current restructure of Viewpoint's Senior Executive and Leadership teams, in particular the retirement of the current Director of Finance and Business Support who oversees the insurance arrangements of the Association. This informed decision is based on; the ongoing insurance marketplace uncertainty reflective of the post-Brexit economic environment, the far-reaching impact of the war in Ukraine, recent challenges faced by RSL's relating to all services, and the current cost-of-living pressures; while concurrently seeking to ensure effective continuity of our insurance services to meet our statutory regulatory requirements. Furthermore, there are ongoing challenges in the housing insurance market, which has hardened over the last 24 month with resultant increased premiums for property insurance. For these reasons, we seek to extend our current insurance contract to allow Viewpoint focus on our internal restructuring and to allow the insurance market to soften, so we are in the best position to proceed with a tender process. VHA intend to go out to the marketplace for a new contract for Insurance Provision and this procurement process will commence 2027 Q2 with a target effective date contract date of 1 October 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805374
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548368
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
SME

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
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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
VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@viewpoint.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316684247

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 2HG
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
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535721
    Insurance Services - Modification VEAT - This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) relates to the extension of the existing Insurance Provision contract. Having sought advice, to meet our statutory regulatory requirements as a Registered Social Landlord, these public contracts shall be modified and awarded under Regulation 72 (1) (c) utilising the Modification of contracts during their term "by circumstances Viewpoint Housing Association (VHA) could not have foreseen". Justification of this intention together with full details of the intended contract are included within sections II.2.4 and IV.1.1 of this notice.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548368
    Insurance Services - Modification VEAT - This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) relates to the extension of the existing Insurance Provision contract. Having sought advice, to meet our statutory regulatory requirements as a Registered Social Landlord, these public contracts shall be modified and awarded under Regulation 72 (1) (c) utilising the Modification of contracts during their term "by circumstances Viewpoint Housing Association (VHA) could not have foreseen". Justification of this intention together with full details of the intended contract are included within sections II.2.4 and IV.1.1 of this notice.

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