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title: "Provision of Tenants Home Contents Insurance"
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# Provision of Tenants Home Contents Insurance

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa0c9e66-ddd1-4ed5-854a-ffa0fd3646c6

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## Summary

The Folkestone and Hythe District Council is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Tenants Home Contents Insurance," aimed at securing a Service Provider for a scheme starting from 1st April 2022. The contract will have a duration of three years with a potential extension of 24 months. The tender is currently in the award stage, having been published on 27th August 2021, with a total estimated contract value of £150,000. Key dates include the tender deadline on 24th September 2021 and the contract period extending through to 31st March 2027. This procurement falls under the property insurance services category and is located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in property insurance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The open procurement method allows for a competitive environment, encouraging diverse bidders to offer their capabilities in fulfilling the Council's insurance needs. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in managing home contents insurance and have the ability to meet the specific requirements set forth in the tender documents would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The District Council of Folkestone & Hythe is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to provide and facilitate the provision of Tenants Home Contents Insurance Scheme. The Council's current contents insurance scheme arrangements expire on 31st March 2022 and require a Service Provider to cover the insurance scheme from 1st April 2012. The council is looking for a 3 year contract with an option to extend for a further 24 months period. The opportunity is available on Kent Business Portal (ref no. DN566559) and can be accessed by via the e-tendering webpage, https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d7c678b-a890-4d43-89a5-8e5532df4365 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,299 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THISTLE INSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66515200 - Property insurance services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2021 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d7c678b-a890-4d43-89a5-8e5532df4365
- 27 Aug 2021 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f66d1d0-aec9-45b1-aa12-c002a88f5d8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d7c678b-a890-4d43-89a5-8e5532df4365
  28th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f66d1d0-aec9-45b1-aa12-c002a88f5d8e
  27th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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