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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Insurance Services 2025-26" involves Comhairle nan Eilean Siar as the buying organisation, located in Stornoway, UKM64. The process aimed to extend an existing insurance services contract for one year before initiating a full tender exercise. This limited procurement was awarded without prior publication, highlighting a direct agreement with incumbent suppliers. The procurement stage has moved to completion as of January 2026, with contracts covering categories like Material Damage and Casualty services, among others, having been signed on 1st April 2025. The industry category relevant to this tender process is general public services with a specific focus on insurance services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services. The continuation of contracts with renowned firms like Zurich Insurance and Risk Management Partners Ltd underscores the chance for well-established insurance providers to expand their portfolios. Companies with expertise in various insurance categories, such as Motor, Marine, and Medical Malpractice, are particularly well-suited to engage in such tenders. The geographical focus around the UKM64 region may favour businesses with existing operations or a strategic interest in the area, facilitating growth through localised service provision.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Insurance Services 2025-26

Notice Description

1 year extension of the current Insurance Service contract with incumbent suppliers with the intention to undertake a full tender exercise at the end of the period.

Lot Information

Material Damage

Insurance Services

Casualty

Insurance services

Motor

Insurance Services

Fidelity

Insurance Services

Computer

Insurance Services

PA Travel and School Journey

Insurance Services

Engineering

Insurance Services

Marine

Insurance services

Medical Malpractice

Insurance Services

Wind Turbine

Insurance Services

Deterioration of Stock

Insurance Services

Procurement Information

The intention is to continue with the incumbent suppliers for the additional year with the intention of then undertaking a full tender exercise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821091
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547567
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,605,613 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years 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
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2BW
Postcode Area
Outer Hebrides
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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Risk Management Partners Ltd

Tysers

Zurich Insurance

Further Information

Notice Documents

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