--- title: "Block Insurance Policy for People Directly Employing Personal Assistants" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc14568f-c159-4cd4-b06c-313cffd5a25d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc14568f-c159-4cd4-b06c-313cffd5a25d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc14568f-c159-4cd4-b06c-313cffd5a25d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc14568f-c159-4cd4-b06c-313cffd5a25d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-17" --- # Block Insurance Policy for People Directly Employing Personal Assistants Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc14568f-c159-4cd4-b06c-313cffd5a25d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc14568f-c159-4cd4-b06c-313cffd5a25d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc14568f-c159-4cd4-b06c-313cffd5a25d.json) ## Summary The Norfolk County Council is seeking to establish a block insurance policy for service users employing Personal Assistants or Carers. The procurement process, identified as a tender, involves providing insurance services and has a contract period that can be extended up to 48 months. The tender has an open procedure and interested parties can access additional information on how to apply via the Council's e-procurement system. The deadline for the tender period is set for August 19, 2024. This public procurement opportunity presents a chance for insurance service providers to secure a contract with the Norfolk County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the insurance sector would be well-suited to compete for this tender. By participating in this procurement, businesses can potentially expand their clientele base and enhance growth prospects within the insurance services industry. ## Notice Norfolk County Council (NCC) provides direct payments for approximately 4000 service users. NCC has approximately 1500 service users who employ Personal Assistants and Carers including self-employed Personal Assistants and Carers who do not hold insurance or do not hold adequate insurance. Each Service User on average has two personal assistants. Service Users (or their chosen representative) who employ a Personal Assistant (Carer) are required to hold Employer and Public Liability insurance. NCC is seeking to put in place a block insurance policy for all service users employing Personal Assistants or Carers. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Delivery Notes This contract estimate value is PS250,000 over the first 3 years of the contract excluding VAT. This is an estimate only as the exact value will depend on the number of policies. The contract can be extended by a further 48 months. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b6c18a-b434-45b9-9917-2fb643ad9107 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Sep 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 | | 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66510000 - Insurance services - 66512100 - Accident insurance services - 66516000 - Liability insurance services - 66516400 - General liability insurance services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2024 at 08:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b6c18a-b434-45b9-9917-2fb643ad9107 - 17 Jul 2024 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b6c18a-b434-45b9-9917-2fb643ad9107 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b6c18a-b434-45b9-9917-2fb643ad9107 17th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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