--- title: "OHAL Insurance Services Tender 2021" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658631" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658631" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000658631.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000658631.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2021-08-11" --- # OHAL Insurance Services Tender 2021 Buyer: ORKNEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658631 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658631) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000658631.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by Orkney Housing Association for the "OHAL Insurance Services Tender 2021", aimed at selecting a contractor to provide insurance services and claims handling starting from 1 October 2021. This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to housing and community amenities, within the Orkney Islands, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, which invites bids from suitably qualified providers. The tender period ended on 30 July 2021, and the award was announced on 11 August 2021, with a contract value of approximately £200,000. The buyer has indicated a preference for electronic submissions throughout the process. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses operating in the insurance sector, particularly those specialising in property, legal liabilities, and general insurance services. Companies that are directly regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority or those with considerable experience in providing similar services to social housing organisations would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Successful bidders would benefit from a contract term of three years, with the potential for a two-year extension, allowing for sustained business development within the specific insurance niche aligned with public sector needs in Orkney. ## Notice The contract is for the provision of insurance and related services including claims handling commencing 1 October 2021. Bids are invited from suitably qualified direct providers/insurance brokers for the full scope of services. The procurement will follow a single-stage procedure with the successful bidder selected on the basis of their capability, capacity and experience to fulfil the contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The scope of the contract includes insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice and claims management for property, legal liabilities and other general insurances as required by OHAL for a period of 3 years commencing 1.10.21, with the option to extend by up to a further 2 years at OHAL's sole discretion. The contract is not available in lots - bidders are required to bid for the entire scope of services. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers or direct insurers. The Contract will follow the single stage procedure with bidders being 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 ITT and contract documents. Renewal: The contract will be for an initial 3 year period with the option to extend for a further two years at OHAL's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three and four year period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424125 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 11 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 36 or 60 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORKNEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION | | Locality | KIRKWALL | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW15 1DN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Kirkwall East | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ZURICH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66510000 - Insurance services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424125 - 1 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL419987 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL419987&idx=1 1st July 2021 - Invitation to Tender 2021 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL419987&idx=2 1st July 2021 - Property listing and Other schedules - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL419987&idx=3 1st July 2021 - Claims Exeperience - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL419987&idx=4 1st July 2021 - Claims History - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL419987&idx=5 1st July 2021 - SPD Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL419987 OHAL Insurance Services Tender 2021 - The contract is for the provision of insurance and related services including claims handling commencing 1 October 2021. Bids are invited from suitably qualified direct providers/insurance brokers for the full scope of services. The procurement will follow a single-stage procedure with the successful bidder selected on the basis of their capability, capacity and experience to fulfil the contract. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424125 OHAL Insurance Services Tender 2021 - The contract is for the provision of insurance and related services including claims handling commencing 1 October 2021. Bids are invited from suitably qualified direct providers/insurance brokers for the full scope of services. The procurement will follow a single-stage procedure with the successful bidder selected on the basis of their capability, capacity and experience to fulfil the contract. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ohal.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658631 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID= - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658631. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000658631.json.