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title: "Somerset County Council Insurance Framework Agreement for Somerset and South West Academies"
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# Somerset County Council Insurance Framework Agreement for Somerset and South West Academies

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-417c7d42-d144-4092-a839-d2ceed3dc34d

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## Summary

The Somerset County Council has initiated a tender for an Insurance Framework Agreement designated for Somerset and South West Academies. This contract falls under the insurance services industry and aims to establish terms for appointing a single supplier to provide various insurance policies to local academies and academy trusts. The open procurement method allows all eligible businesses to participate in this process. The tender period concluded on 30th July 2018, with the formal contract period commencing on 1st September 2018 and set to last until 31st August 2022. The total value of the awarded contract is £5,000,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for insurance providers, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand into public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive insurance solutions, including coverage for material damage, business interruption, and liability insurance, would be well-positioned to compete for this framework agreement. Engaging with Somerset County Council, located in Taunton, may further enhance visibility and credibility within the local education sector.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement will establish the terms and conditions of business between the Council and the appointed Supplier for the provision of Insurance to Academies and Academy Trusts. Appointment to the Framework Agreement will be to a single economic operator. Through the Framework a package of Insurance Poplicies will be made available to Academies and Academy Trusts on the basis of Long Term Agreements of 3 years + 2 years. The range of covers required are: a) Material Damage (including Terrorism) b) Business Interruption (including Terrorism) c) Works in Progress - "All Risks" d) Money e) Employer's Liability f) Public/Products Liability g) Governors' Liability h) Libel & Slander i) Hirers' Liability j) Fidelity Guarantee k) Personal Accident l) School Journey m) Engineering Inspection and Insurance n) Deterioration of Stock o) Commercial Legal Expenses p) Motor including OBU q) Professional Indemnity r) Trustee and Trust Fund Indemnity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4f19337-4cc7-48bf-ac29-02a7440d82b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2019 - 29 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZURICH MUNICIPAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2019 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4f19337-4cc7-48bf-ac29-02a7440d82b4
- 30 Jun 2018 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5d62c37-799b-42ef-b121-8f8bce03386d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4f19337-4cc7-48bf-ac29-02a7440d82b4
  25th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5d62c37-799b-42ef-b121-8f8bce03386d
  30th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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