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title: "Further Competition under Insurance Placement DPS 978 for Bedford Borough Council and their appointed Insurance Broker - A.J. Gallagher"
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# Further Competition under Insurance Placement DPS 978 for Bedford Borough Council and their appointed Insurance Broker - A.J. Gallagher

Buyer: YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45a4e29c-b30a-47e3-a0ad-8c9a35c5b549

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation acting on behalf of Bedford Borough Council for the project titled "Further Competition under Insurance Placement DPS 978". This tender falls under the industry category of insurance services and has a total contract value of £3,177,000. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st April 2021 and will extend until 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement method utilised is selective, with the tender period having concluded on 25th February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that are well-suited to compete in this process include those that can provide comprehensive insurance solutions or related services and have experience in managing contracts within public sector frameworks. Engaging with this tender could pave the way for growth and strengthened relationships with local government authorities.

## Notice

The procurement process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Specifically, the Contracting Authority will be using YPO Insurance Placement DPS Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2903a6f-94d8-4d4d-b6ad-b2f2db805831 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,177,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,177,000 |
| 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 | YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS; TRAVELERS INSURANCE; ZURICH MUNICIPAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2903a6f-94d8-4d4d-b6ad-b2f2db805831

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2903a6f-94d8-4d4d-b6ad-b2f2db805831
  16th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bedford.gov.uk

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