--- title: "The Provision of a Claims Handling Service for Industrial Disease Compensation Claims" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc33449e-eb0d-4e02-8467-5a631f8bf3f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc33449e-eb0d-4e02-8467-5a631f8bf3f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc33449e-eb0d-4e02-8467-5a631f8bf3f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc33449e-eb0d-4e02-8467-5a631f8bf3f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2019-12-18" --- # The Provision of a Claims Handling Service for Industrial Disease Compensation Claims Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc33449e-eb0d-4e02-8467-5a631f8bf3f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc33449e-eb0d-4e02-8467-5a631f8bf3f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc33449e-eb0d-4e02-8467-5a631f8bf3f8.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently seeking a Claims Handler for industrial disease compensation claims linked to the British Railways Board. This tender, titled "The Provision of a Claims Handling Service for Industrial Disease Compensation Claims," falls under the services sector and is classified under the CPV code for insurance claims adjustment services. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions closing at noon on 13 January 2020. The value of the contract ranges from £45,000 to £110,000 and will commence on 1 April 2020, lasting until 31 March 2023. Interested suppliers must register via the AWARD e-Sourcing portal, with instructions provided in the tender details. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in claims management, insurance services, or legal negotiations. Given the focus on handling claims related to asbestos exposure and associated liabilities, businesses with experience in occupational health and safety claims or personal injury law would find this procurement particularly relevant. The DfT's extensive geographical coverage across the UK and overseas territories further expands the potential client base for successful bidders, providing a robust platform for business growth in a critical service area. ## Notice The Department for Transport (DfT) has a requirement for a Claims Handler for new industrial disease compensation claims against British Railways Board (BRB) and/or any of it's subsidiary companies. Following privatisation, legal responsibility for compensation claims resulting from these activities before their sale or closure remained with BRB and is now vested in DfT. This procurement is an opportunity to tender for the supply of claims handling services. These claims are predominantly but not exclusively a result of negligent exposure to asbestos, noise and vibration. The supplier will manage claims up to a specific delegated authority level and be responsible for the negotiation of third party legal costs up to a specific delegated authority. The full tender pack is accessible through DfTs AWARD e-Sourcing portal. DfT shall issue the AWARD e-Sourcing portal registration to interested suppliers - requested through Contracts Finder. To permit this, interested suppliers will be required to register onto the e-Sourcing portal for this specific requirement. To register, an email detailing company name, first and surname and email address should be sent to Costaki.costi@dft.gov.uk Submissions will close at noon on 13 January 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/313acc57-ff5f-4aa5-9487-87a76ac58371 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | 22 Sep 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £110,000 | | 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2019 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/313acc57-ff5f-4aa5-9487-87a76ac58371 - 16 Dec 2019 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/313acc57-ff5f-4aa5-9487-87a76ac58371 - 1 Sep 2019 at 20:15 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a64abb-973d-4264-b037-f3fe9a219578 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/313acc57-ff5f-4aa5-9487-87a76ac58371 18th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a64abb-973d-4264-b037-f3fe9a219578 1st September 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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