---
title: "Insurance and Claims Handling - Contract Extension"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787856"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787856.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-15"
---

# Insurance and Claims Handling - Contract Extension

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787856

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council, located in Dumfries, has announced the award of a contract extension for insurance and claims handling services. This procurement falls under the general public services sector and was conducted through an open procedure. Zurich Insurance has been selected as the supplier for this contract, which is valued at £2,902,000. The contract, coded DGCP-0258, was signed on 3rd October 2024 and is now in the award and contract stage. The services are to be delivered in the Dumfries and Galloway region, and the extension is part of an initiative to ensure continued coverage and efficient claims handling by the selected supplier.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance and claims handling services. Companies that deliver robust risk management and efficient claims processing can leverage such high-value public contracts to build their portfolio and reputation in the public sector. Additionally, large-scale firms like Zurich Insurance, which was awarded this contract, demonstrate that the procurement process is open and suitable for established businesses with the capacity to meet the specific needs of regional authorities. This extension reflects a strategic collaboration that businesses in the insurance industry can look to emulate, aiming to secure similar contracts through competitive bidding.

## Notice

Contract extension of current contract for insurance claims and handling

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension of current contract for insurance claims and handling

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521802 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,902,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZURICH INSURANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521802

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521802
  Insurance and Claims Handling - Contract Extension - Contract extension of current contract for insurance claims and handling

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787856

## Provenance

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