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title: "Tenants Home Contents Insurance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c52a1a3f-2fde-4a13-9164-4dc9dc433604"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHEPWAY DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2017-12-11"
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# Tenants Home Contents Insurance

Buyer: SHEPWAY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c52a1a3f-2fde-4a13-9164-4dc9dc433604

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## Summary

The Shepway District Council is inviting tenders for a service provider to administer its Tenants Home Contents Insurance Scheme, necessitated by the expiration of the existing arrangements on 1st April 2018. This procurement process, classified under property insurance services, is currently in the tender stage. Bids must be submitted through the Kent Business Portal by 15th January 2018, with the contract set to commence on 2nd April 2018 for an initial period of two years, with potential extensions of up to 24 months. The procurement is proceeding via an open method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in insurance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that can offer competitive and innovative insurance solutions are encouraged to participate, especially those with experience in managing tenant insurance schemes. The contract value is estimated at £145,000, and successful bidders can leverage this experience for future contracts within the local government sector.

## Notice

Shepway District Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to provide and facilitate the provision of Insurance Services for a Tenants Home Contents Insurance Scheme. The Council's current contents insurance scheme arrangements expire on 1st April 2018 and require a Service Provider to cover the insurance scheme from Monday 2nd April 2018. The council is looking for a 2 year contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months + 12 months period. The opportunity is available via the electronic tendering system 'Kent Business Portal' (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Suppliers will need to register on the system in order to be able to participate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e758c800-fd75-4e78-96a9-2c1056e44e9c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| 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 | SHEPWAY DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66515200 - Property insurance services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2017 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e758c800-fd75-4e78-96a9-2c1056e44e9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e758c800-fd75-4e78-96a9-2c1056e44e9c
  11th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
- https://www.shepway.gov.uk/your-council/council-information/contracting

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