--- title: "Insurance and Related Services 2025" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b64e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b64e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b64e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b64e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ALMOND HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2025-04-08" --- # Insurance and Related Services 2025 Buyer: ALMOND HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b64e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b64e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b64e.json) ## Summary Almond Housing Association is seeking bids for the provision of general insurance and related services under the title "Insurance and Related Services 2025". This procurement is being carried out using a two-stage Restricted Procedure and is in the tender stage. The services sought fall under the CPV category of insurance services (66510000) and include claims handling, loss control services, and general programme maintenance, among other related services. The contract, which starts on 1st April 2025, will last for three years, with an option to extend for up to an additional two years. The procurement aims to secure insurance cover for property and associated business interruption risks, as well as cyber risk and terrorism/political violence. The procurement covers the UKM78 region. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for qualified insurance brokers and direct insurers. With the contract encompassing multiple lots, there is extensive scope for businesses specializing in various insurance types such as property, business interruption, cyber risk, and terrorism/political violence. Companies with a strong track record in these areas, particularly those with capability, capacity, and substantial experience, will be well-suited to compete. The contract will be awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender, considering both quality and cost. This requirement highlights the importance of comprehensive service provision, including brokerage services, professional advice, claims management, and loss control, making it ideal for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public housing insurance. ## Notice The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and related services, including claims handling, loss control services and general programme maintenance and advice as required by Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited commencing 1st April 2025. A full Summary of Current Cover will be provided with the Invitation to Tender to selected bidders. Bids are invited from suitably qualified insurance brokers and direct providers for the entire scope of services. The procurement will follow the two-stage Restricted Procedure with a pre-qualifying stage based on completed SPDs and bidders will be selected on the basis of their capability, capacity and experience to perform the contract. ### Lot Information Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re) as required by Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for terrorism/political violence (Pool Re) as required by Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents Additional information: A Summary of Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period. Insurance for Property & related Business Interruption risks (possibly including Property Owners Liability as required by Almond Housing Association Limited Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for property, legal liabilities and other general insurances as required by Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents Additional information: A Summary of Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Almond Housing Assocation Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) as required by Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for terrorism/political violence (Non Pool Re) as required by Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk as required by Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for cyber liability and related services as required by Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's current insurances will be made available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of the procurement Renewal: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Almond Housing Association Limited incl. Almond Enterprises Limited's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013560-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Between three or five years, from the date of this notice | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £759,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ALMOND HOUSING ASSOCIATION | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 5AB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | East Livingston and East Calder | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MARSH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66510000 - Insurance services - 66512100 - Accident insurance services - 66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services - 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services - 66515200 - Property insurance services - 66515300 - Weather and financial loss insurance services - 66515410 - Financial loss insurance services - 66515411 - Pecuniary loss insurance services - 66516000 - Liability insurance services - 66516400 - General liability insurance services - 66518100 - Insurance brokerage services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2025 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013560-2025 - 14 Nov 2024 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036788-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782917 - https://www.gibbslaidler.co.uk/ - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=782917 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=782917 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30717 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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