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title: "2017 Insurance Services"
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buyer: "DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# 2017 Insurance Services

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e7d0c97-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "2017 Insurance Services" is being managed by Dorset County Council, aimed at providing insurance services across multiple councils in the South West of the UK. The procurement has been classified under the financial and insurance services category and is currently at the Award stage. The tender was published on 26 October 2016, with a closing date for submissions on 2 December 2016. The estimated contract value is £8 million, with a minimum value of £2.1 million, and the contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and run until 31 March 2022.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in insurance services. Businesses in the financial and insurance sectors, especially those engaged in comprehensive insurance solutions, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment, allowing diverse suppliers the chance to engage with a range of councils, thereby expanding their client base and potential revenue streams.

## Notice

Provision of Insurance Services (excluding Brokerage) for Dorset County Council, East Dorset District Council, Christchurch Borough Council, North Dorset District Council, Purbeck District Council, West Dorset District Council, and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedaefdb-9b71-4442-9537-35c2fac0d44a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,200,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | AON UNDERWRITING GROUP; ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS; ASTA MANAGING AGENCIES LTD ON BEHALF OF AXIS SYNDICATE 1686; MAVEN PUBLIC SECTOR; PROTECTOR FORSIKRING; TRAVELERS INSURANCE; ZURICH MUNICIPAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2017 at 11:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedaefdb-9b71-4442-9537-35c2fac0d44a
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedaefdb-9b71-4442-9537-35c2fac0d44a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedaefdb-9b71-4442-9537-35c2fac0d44a
  26th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetforyou.com/

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