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title: "Insurance and Related Services"
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# Insurance and Related Services

Buyer: KNOWSLEY HOUSING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccaf6302-73e6-4451-919e-e71d06a5f76f

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## Summary

Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) is seeking bids for a contract titled "Insurance and Related Services," aimed at providing essential insurance services for the First Ark Group. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 66510000, is currently in the award stage, having been published on 5th May 2019. The tender period concluded on 4th June 2019, while the contract is set to commence on 1st December 2019 and could extend to 30th November 2026. The total contract value is anticipated to be around £5.6 million, with a minimum threshold of £3.5 million. The services will be delivered in the North West region of England, and the procurement method employed was a selective negotiated procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector, particularly those capable of servicing large contracts and understanding the specific requirements of the social housing landscape. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is suitable for them. Businesses specialising in insurance provision and related services will find this bidding opportunity particularly relevant, especially those with a proven track record of similar engagements in the public sector.

## Notice

The First Ark Group consists of seven companies that work together with the over-riding purpose of making a real positive difference to our communities and to people's lives. Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) is seeking bids to provide insurance and related services. This procurement exercise is being led by KHT for itself and on behalf of the other members of the First Ark Group and references in this document to KHT/First Ark/the Group should be construed accordingly. Please see the tender documents for further information on the required services.The contract will initially run for three years (or periods of insurance). KHT has the option to extend the contract, at KHT's sole discretion, for a further period of up to two years, twice. The anticipated maximum contract award value being equivalent to 3, 5, or 7 times our annual insurance programme cost.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8dbf28-2119-48b4-8b5d-100a750b456a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | KNOWSLEY HOUSING TRUST |
| Locality | KNOWSLEY |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L34 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | St Michaels |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZURICH INSURANCE PLC (UK BRANCH) TRADING AS ZURICH MUNICIPAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2019 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8dbf28-2119-48b4-8b5d-100a750b456a
- 5 May 2019 at 19:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caf7b223-df89-4f3d-9150-996264d3fdab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8dbf28-2119-48b4-8b5d-100a750b456a
  16th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caf7b223-df89-4f3d-9150-996264d3fdab
  5th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
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