--- title: "Framework Agreement for the supply of insurance services - SIMPLE TCI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c90f2669-cebb-47b5-acf2-0768e7c09699" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c90f2669-cebb-47b5-acf2-0768e7c09699" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c90f2669-cebb-47b5-acf2-0768e7c09699.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c90f2669-cebb-47b5-acf2-0768e7c09699.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM" published: "2020-10-03" --- # Framework Agreement for the supply of insurance services - SIMPLE TCI Buyer: NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c90f2669-cebb-47b5-acf2-0768e7c09699 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c90f2669-cebb-47b5-acf2-0768e7c09699) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c90f2669-cebb-47b5-acf2-0768e7c09699.json) ## Summary The Northern Housing Consortium is currently conducting a tender process for a Framework Agreement aimed at supplying insurance services under the SIMPLE brand for tenants living in social accommodation. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for insurance agency services, has a total contract value of £16 million. The tender period concluded on 10 June 2016, with the contract running from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2021. The procurement method is open, ensuring a transparent process for all interested parties to engage in the bidding. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services, particularly those that can develop and deliver affordable and user-friendly insurance solutions tailored to social housing tenants. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their capacity to innovate and address specific tenant needs. Firms with experience in the social housing sector or those able to navigate the complexities of a changing insurance market, particularly in light of the impacts of Covid-19, will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice Modification Notice Original description: Insurance services (excluding Brokerage services). The scope of this framework is for the provision of an insurance provider to deliver the Northern Housing Consortium's (NHC) "SIMPLE" brand of Tenant Contents Insurance to current and future members of the NHC via our appointed brokers Marsh Ltd. The primary objective of SIMPLE is to provide tenants who live in social accommodation access to insurance services that are affordable, easy to understand and appropriate to the tenants needs. The intention is that this is provided by one supplier through portfolio underwriting. Description of the modifications We believe the justification meets the criteria of Regulation 72.1(c), and as such we have modified the contract to extend by 12 months until April 2022. We believe this to be a proportional modification based on the fact that the insurance market works on a 12 month cycle. Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances: Covid-19 has seen that engagement required in order to successfully run a procurement at this time is not possible The insurance market requires stability which can not be offered at this time because of Covid-19. Covid 19 has created unprecedented losses through the UK and the rest of the world, with insurers reacting rapidly to close down unforeseen risks. Contact Solutions@consortiumprocurement.org.uk for full detailed justification for extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a32bbd3-68db-4e17-aa89-bf9dbfac306e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | 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 | NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR5 3XB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66518200 - Insurance agency services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2020 at 07:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a32bbd3-68db-4e17-aa89-bf9dbfac306e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a32bbd3-68db-4e17-aa89-bf9dbfac306e 3rd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=516740915 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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