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title: "GBC- 038173 Guildford Borough Council-Property Insurance - (Leasehold / Right to Buy) Services Tender"
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# GBC- 038173 Guildford Borough Council-Property Insurance - (Leasehold / Right to Buy) Services Tender

Buyer: GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c733a09-3ecc-43e1-9604-8ab466439478

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## Summary

Guildford Borough Council has initiated an open tender process for property insurance services related to leasehold or Right to Buy dwellings. The procurement, identified by reference number 038173, is categorised under financial and insurance services (CPV code 66000000) and is specifically for flats in blocks and maisonettes where the council retains freehold ownership. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 12:00 PM on 8 January 2025, with the contract set to commence on 31 March 2025 for an initial three-year period, extendable by an additional two years. The total contract value is estimated at £500,000. The procurement stage is currently active and utilises an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in property insurance, particularly those with experience in managing insurance for various forms of leasehold properties. It is an excellent chance for businesses to expand their portfolio and build a relationship with a public sector entity like Guildford Borough Council. Large insurance firms are most suitable for this tender due to the scale and scope of the services required. Engaging in this contract not only provides stable revenue over multiple years but also enhances the reputation and visibility of the awarded business in the public sector market.

## Notice

The current Long-Term Agreement expires on 31st March 2025. The Contracting Authority (Guildford Borough Council) invites bids for the provision of its property insurance in respect of private dwellings sold on a leasehold basis, the majority of these were under the Right To Buy (RTB) legislation. Please go to https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing and search for tender name (GBC- 038173 Guildford Borough Council-Property Insurance - (Leasehold / Right to Buy) Services Tender) or reference number (038173).The dwellings are flats in blocks and flats in houses (maisonettes) where the Contracting Authority still retain the freehold ownership and in some case the leases may state that the Contracting Authority, as the Freeholder, will arrange the buildings insurance on behalf of the Leaseholder and recharge the premium as part of the Service Charge. Other flats in some blocks have not been sold (Council tenanted) and are separately insured so insurance cover for these flat. The project will be awarded for initial period of 3 years with optional 2-year extension (. Additional information: Value over duration of contract including extension. To place a submission for this tender please access via the below link, and login with your credentials if already registered on the SE Shared Service portal: https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing If you are not registered on the SE Shared Services, and would like to place to submission for this tender, then please register your companies details via the below link. Once registered you will be able to access the tender documentation: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home Please search for project name ( GBC - 038173 Guildford Borough Council-Property Insurance - (Leasehold / Right to Buy) Insurance Services Tender ) or reference number (038173) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37f221a9-1434-4aea-ba8a-77e7652116b1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SURREY |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU2 4BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | St Nicolas |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37f221a9-1434-4aea-ba8a-77e7652116b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37f221a9-1434-4aea-ba8a-77e7652116b1
  4th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.guildford.gov.uk
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home
- https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing

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