--- title: "Tenant Contents Insurance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d48ed49-011d-495f-9c09-2bd9022a8fbb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d48ed49-011d-495f-9c09-2bd9022a8fbb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d48ed49-011d-495f-9c09-2bd9022a8fbb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d48ed49-011d-495f-9c09-2bd9022a8fbb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-16" --- # Tenant Contents Insurance Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d48ed49-011d-495f-9c09-2bd9022a8fbb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d48ed49-011d-495f-9c09-2bd9022a8fbb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d48ed49-011d-495f-9c09-2bd9022a8fbb.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of Tenant Contents Insurance for its 10,300 tenants. This procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with the tender period ending on 18th December 2019. The contract will commence on 1st April 2020 and is expected to last for an initial term of 36 months, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months, potentially reaching a total of 5 years. The estimated contract value ranges between £155,000 and £290,000, depending on the selected contract duration. Interested parties must register as suppliers with ProContract to access the necessary tender documents. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the insurance brokerage sector, particularly those experienced in managing tenant contents insurance schemes. Companies capable of offering digital solutions, promoting insurance products effectively, and minimising administrative burdens will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Providers focusing on financial inclusion and tenant protection are particularly aligned with the Council's interests, making this an ideal opportunity for service providers looking to grow their business in the public sector. ## Notice Tenant Contents Insurance Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of an insurance broker/insurer to provide contents insurance for its 10,300 tenants. Swindon Borough Council manages its own housing stock and has around 10,300 properties. The Council currently has an arrangement with an insurance broker to provide tenant contents insurance, and the policy is underwritten by an insurance company. The Council wishes to submit to tender the requirements for the provision of an insurance broker/insurer to provide contents insurance for its 10,300 tenants. The Council promotes tenant contents insurance in order to address financial exclusion. In addition it is in the Councils interest to ensure that tenants have insurance because in the event of a major repair fault, such as a flood, the tenant's possessions are covered. The Council is expecting the appointed Contractor to provide digital applications forms, digital promotion materials and minimise the administrative burden that running the scheme places on the Council. The Council also wishes to provide a basic level of cover with the option to increase it cover various specific risks and accidental damage. The initial contract term will be for 36 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months for a potential total contract term of 5 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is between PS155,000 and PS170,000 across the initial 3 year contract term and between PS260,000 and PS290,000 across the potential total 5 year contract term. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal, including the project reference and title clearly in the Subject title, by 18th December 2019, 12:00:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically via Messaging in ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 18th December 2019, 12:00:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) Contract Notice reference 2019/S 225-551886 Contracts Finder/ other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN448189 No Tender su ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d32b4314-eb78-40b2-8b9b-17884cc0991c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £290,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN1 2JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Eastcott | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2019 at 16:20 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d32b4314-eb78-40b2-8b9b-17884cc0991c - 21 Nov 2019 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e281d6-c93c-4317-a724-ee98e5ee7d65 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d32b4314-eb78-40b2-8b9b-17884cc0991c 16th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e281d6-c93c-4317-a724-ee98e5ee7d65 21st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=906bc824-f609-ea11-80fb-005056b64545 Use the following link for the tender documents ## Notice URLs - http://www.swindon.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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