--- title: "PROVISION OF EMPLOYER LIABILITY INSURANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-136b9f89-2473-4347-8471-73b031081956" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-136b9f89-2473-4347-8471-73b031081956" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-136b9f89-2473-4347-8471-73b031081956.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-136b9f89-2473-4347-8471-73b031081956.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-10-19" --- # PROVISION OF EMPLOYER LIABILITY INSURANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICE Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-136b9f89-2473-4347-8471-73b031081956 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-136b9f89-2473-4347-8471-73b031081956) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-136b9f89-2473-4347-8471-73b031081956.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Employer Liability Insurance and Support Service" (ASC090). This procurement falls within the financial and insurance services category, specifically targeting insurance services that include support for individuals employing personal assistants. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 23 November 2020 at 12:00hrs. The contract is expected to commence on 6 April 2021 and will run until 5 April 2023, with an option to extend for an additional year. Suppliers must adhere to a maximum pricing limit of £130 per policy. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the insurance and support services sector, particularly those with expertise in employer liability insurance. Companies capable of providing comprehensive HR information and training to assist new employers in understanding their legal obligations will find this procurement particularly relevant. The process is open, allowing various qualified organisations to compete and potentially support Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council in delivering high-quality services to its eligible service users. ## Notice ASC090 PROVISION OF AN EMPLOYER LIABILITY INSURANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICE Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ("The Council") invites tenders for the provision of an Employer Liability Insurance (ELI) and Support Service in order to provide a high standard of support to our eligible Service Users who use their Direct Payment to employ one or more Personal Assistants. This may be the first time these people have taken the role of employer and they need to be made aware of their legal responsibilities. The successful Contractor will be required to support Service Users by setting up, renewing and administering annual Employer Liability Insurance policies, and by delivering appropriate legally based HR information, advice and guidance, appropriate training to ensure that their legal responsibilities as employers are met. Further details can be found in the Service Specification. The Council has a maximum rate of PS130 per policy for the service, and The Council shall reject any bid(s) exceeding this limit. The Contract will commence on 6 April 2021 and will continue until 5 April 2023, with an option to extend for 12 months from 5 April 2023 until 5 April 2024. Suitably qualified and experienced persons and organisations are invited to express an interest in quoting for the above service. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 23 November 2020 at 12:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e27dd57-2901-4cce-ba76-b562116ae4dd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Apr 2021 - 5 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £156,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 66510000 - Insurance services - 66512000 - Accident and health insurance services - 66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services - 66513200 - Contractor's all-risk insurance services - 66516000 - Liability insurance services - 66516400 - General liability insurance services - 66516500 - Professional liability insurance services - 66517300 - Risk management insurance services - 66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services - 66518100 - Insurance brokerage services - 66518200 - Insurance agency services - 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services - 66519310 - Insurance consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Oct 2020 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e27dd57-2901-4cce-ba76-b562116ae4dd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e27dd57-2901-4cce-ba76-b562116ae4dd 19th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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