--- title: "Provision of Insurance Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fce2e5d4-1087-4049-88d3-24a390453298" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fce2e5d4-1087-4049-88d3-24a390453298" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fce2e5d4-1087-4049-88d3-24a390453298.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fce2e5d4-1087-4049-88d3-24a390453298.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA" published: "2019-04-30" --- # Provision of Insurance Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fce2e5d4-1087-4049-88d3-24a390453298 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fce2e5d4-1087-4049-88d3-24a390453298) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fce2e5d4-1087-4049-88d3-24a390453298.json) ## Summary The University of Cumbria is currently conducting a tender process titled "Provision of Insurance Services," aimed at procuring insurance services in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically within the insurance services industry. The tender period is set to close on 10th May 2019, with contracts expected to commence on 1st August 2019 for a duration of three years, potentially extendable for an additional two years. This tender operates under a selective procurement method via the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement Version II (RM3731), with delivery addresses located in Cumbria, North West England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses offering insurance services, especially in specialised areas such as property combined, professional indemnity, and motor insurance. Companies that have experience in servicing public sector needs, demonstrated claims handling capabilities, and those prepared to submit competitive offers based on the evaluation criteria will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a beneficial opportunity for such organisations looking to expand their portfolios in the public procurement space. ## Notice The University of Cumbria is inviting Tenders for the purpose of procuring insurances services as detailed in Section 4 of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) .This procurement will be conducted in accordance the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and with an estimated value above the threshold for a public service contract. Please note that this insurance tender is being run though the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement Version II (RM3731). This ITT contains further information about the procurement process, the Services, and Award Criteria. Each Tenderer's response (Tender) should be detailed enough to allow the Client to make an informed selection of the most appropriate solution. Cover will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous terms to the Client, with criteria such as price, provision of required cover, claims handling, value added service and experience of underwriting and servicing Client risks within Public Sector all being considered. Details of the structure of the contract award criteria are given in Section Two - Contract Award Criteria, with each Lot containing its specific Award Criterion. The Client proposes to enter into one or more Contract(s) for a period of 3 years (with the option to extend for two further periods of one year) with the successful Tenderer(s) (Supplier). The service commencement date is 1st August 2019. The Services have been divided into work packages (Lots) and Tenderers are invited to bid for all or any of the following Lots: Lot 1: Property Combined Lot 2: Computer Lot 3 Combined Liability Lot 4: Excess Public Liability Lot 5: Professional Indemnity Lot 6: Director's & Officers Liability Lot 7: Crime Lot 8: Motor Lot 9: Personal Accident and Travel Lot 10: Combined Engineering Lot 11: Contract Works Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7749d59-fe73-4fe5-898c-471dc0d28bab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA | | Locality | CUMBRIA | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 2HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66510000 - Insurance services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2019 at 14:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7749d59-fe73-4fe5-898c-471dc0d28bab - 30 Apr 2019 at 14:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7749d59-fe73-4fe5-898c-471dc0d28bab - 30 Apr 2019 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7749d59-fe73-4fe5-898c-471dc0d28bab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7749d59-fe73-4fe5-898c-471dc0d28bab 30th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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