--- title: "Provision of an Employer Liability Insurance and Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-700975dd-790a-4c38-9e82-8bdf1b0aaf5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-700975dd-790a-4c38-9e82-8bdf1b0aaf5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-700975dd-790a-4c38-9e82-8bdf1b0aaf5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-700975dd-790a-4c38-9e82-8bdf1b0aaf5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-02-21" --- # Provision of an Employer Liability Insurance and Support Service Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-700975dd-790a-4c38-9e82-8bdf1b0aaf5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-700975dd-790a-4c38-9e82-8bdf1b0aaf5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-700975dd-790a-4c38-9e82-8bdf1b0aaf5b.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking bids for the "Provision of an Employer Liability Insurance and Support Service" under procurement ID ITQ079. The council intends to procure these services primarily to support Service Users who opt for Direct Payments under the Care Act 2014, facilitating their ability to hire Personal Assistants. The procurement falls under the financial and insurance services category, specifically insurance services. The tender period ends on 5 March 2020, with contract commencement set for 6 April 2020, lasting until 5 April 2021. Interested parties must submit their quotations via the In-tend portal by the stated deadline, adhering to a maximum rate of £130 per policy. This tender opportunity presents a significant pathway for businesses specialising in insurance and related services, particularly those with expertise in employer liability insurance and human resources support. Agencies or firms that can offer quality and cost-effective solutions will find a competitive advantage in participating in this procurement process. Additionally, this contract may be well-suited for larger insurance providers or innovative smaller firms looking to expand their market presence through collaborative service offerings tailored to meet specific council needs. ## Notice ITQ079 - Provision of an Employer Liability Insurance and Support Service The Council seeks to procure an Employer Liability Insurance (ELI) and Support Service in order to provide a high standard of support to eligible Service Users who choose to take their personal budget as a Direct Payment under the Care Act 2014 (Direct Payment Recipients or DPRs) and use it to employ one or more Personal Assistants. The successful Contractor will be required to set up, renew and administer annual policies, support with appropriate HR information, advice and guidance and deliver appropriate training and peer support to legal responsibilities are met. Further details can be found in the Service Specification. The Council has a maximum rate of PS130 per policy for the service, and The Council shall reject any bid(s) exceeding this limit. The Contract will commence on 6 April 2020 and will continue until 5 April 2021, with no option to extend. Suitably qualified and experienced persons and organisations are invited to express an interest in quoting for the above service. Quotations must quote the Title and ITQ Reference No. detailed above and be submitted no later than 12.00 Noon on 5 March 2020 via the supplier In-Tend portal. The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on price and quality. The criteria, on which quotations will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each, will be included within the quotation document. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Thursday 5th March 2020 at 12:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb39f43-6318-4a6a-abe7-085fc5bb2f2c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Apr 2020 - 5 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 66510000 - Insurance services - 66512100 - Accident insurance services - 66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services - 66513200 - Contractor's all-risk insurance services - 66516000 - Liability insurance services - 66516400 - General liability insurance services - 66516500 - Professional liability insurance services - 66517300 - Risk management insurance services - 66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services - 66518100 - Insurance brokerage services - 66518200 - Insurance agency services - 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services - 66519310 - Insurance consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2020 at 13:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb39f43-6318-4a6a-abe7-085fc5bb2f2c - 21 Feb 2020 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb39f43-6318-4a6a-abe7-085fc5bb2f2c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb39f43-6318-4a6a-abe7-085fc5bb2f2c 21st February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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