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title: "Insurance, Brokerage and Associated Risk Management Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049a5d"
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# Insurance, Brokerage and Associated Risk Management Framework Agreement

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049a5d

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## Summary

APUC Limited has initiated the "Insurance, Brokerage and Associated Risk Management Framework Agreement," a public procurement process aimed at sourcing comprehensive insurance and related services for Scottish universities, colleges, and other participating bodies. The procurement falls under the services category with a CPV classification of 66510000, indicating insurance services. The process is being carried out through an open procedure, in line with the EU directive, to establish a framework agreement potentially funded by the EU. The notable deadline amendments resulted in bid submissions being extended to 4th November 2024, with the tender location specified as Scotland.

This framework agreement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in insurance, brokerage, and risk management services. Small to large-scale enterprises with expertise in insurance consultancy, claims management, and risk assessment are well-suited to leverage this opportunity. Participating in this tender could offer businesses access to a robust client base within the educational and public sectors across Scotland. Additionally, the procurement method allows for multiple lots, offering versatility to businesses in tailoring their offers and services to meet diverse institutional needs.

## Notice

APUC were seeking Contractor(s) for Insurance, Brokerage and Associated Risk Management Services Framework Agreement, which will provide the Scottish universities and colleges and other participating bodies, with a mechanism to procure insurance services, brokerage services and related risk management services. Other participating bodies include: - Highlands and Islands Enterprise - National Records Scotland - Royal Botanic Gardens - Social Care & Social Work Improvement Services known as the Care Inspectorate - Skills Development Scotland - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.

### Lot Information

Insurance Services

Full range of insurance services provision for the main insurance covers including, but not limited to: - Pre-contract discussion - Risk assessment and evaluation - Negotiation of premiums and covers - Provision of insurance summary reports - Claims Management - Regular reviews - Insurance and risk management advice and guidance - Risk portfolio management.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Brokerage Services

Provision of insurance brokerage services including, but not limited to: - Insurance consultancy and advice - Data collection and preparation of underwriting reports - Access to the insurance market - Insurance placement and premium collection - Claims handling support - Risk review - Tendering support.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 12-month period subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Insurance and Risk Management Associated Services

Provision of related insurance and risk management associated services, not already included in the insurance proposition in the other lots, including, but not limited to: - Advice and guidance on insurance requirements in procurement exercises - Advice and guidance on liability limitations in terms and conditions - Insurance and risk training provision to non-insurance specialists - Business continuity planning consultancy - Risk management consultancy.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 12-month period subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004369-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | July 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,333,333 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | A J GALLAGHER; HOWDEN GROUP HOLDINGS; JAMES HALLAM; ZURICH INSURANCE PLC TRADING AS ZURICH MUNICIPAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
- 66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 14:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004369-2026
- 7 Apr 2025 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013275-2025
- 25 Oct 2024 at 09:07 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034613-2024
- 15 Oct 2024 at 13:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033157-2024
- 12 Sep 2024 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029252-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://ucsp.ac.uk/
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773100
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795097
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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