Opportunity

Insurance and Risk Management Related Services

  • A2 Dominion Housing Group Ltd

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2024/S 000-021516

Published 12 July 2024, 4:05pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

A2 Dominion Housing Group Ltd

113 Uxbridge Road

Ealing

W5 5TL

Email

a2dtenders@a2dominion.co.uk

Telephone

+44 2088251000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.a2dominiongroup.co.uk

Buyer's address

www.a2dominiongroup.co.uk

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ealing:-Insurance-services./7AG79DQ8YF

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ealing:-Insurance-services./7AG79DQ8YF

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Housing Association

one.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Insurance and Risk Management Related Services

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 66510000 - Insurance services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and risk management related services, including Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by A2Dominion Housing Group and subsidiary organisations.

The procurement will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with an SQ stage. Bidders will be selected on the basis of their capability, capacity and experience to perform the contract.

A full Summary of Current Cover will be provided with the Invitation to Tender to selected bidders.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £23,968,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 9

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66512100 - Accident insurance services
  • 66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services
  • 66513200 - Contractor's 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
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66513000 - Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Insurance and related services associated with Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks as required by A2 Dominion Housing Group and subsidiary organisations for a period of three years and three months, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at A2Dominion's sole discretion.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £22,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

39

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 3

Maximum number: 7

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

This will be a two stage process, including a SQ (Selection Questionnaire) stage. Bidders failing to meet certain required minimum standards at selection stage will be rejected. Bidders meeting the required standards for each Lot at SQ stage will be ranked according to the highest score achieved up to 7 in number, subject to a minimum score of 65%. Should there be more than 7, the authority will reject in reverse order (lowest scoring Bidder first) until there are 7 SQs achieving over 65%. Selection Criteria for the SQ stage are stated in the SQ documentation.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The contract will be for an initial three year and three month period with the option to extend for a further two years at A2Dominioin's sole discretion.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?accessCode=7AG79DQ8YF

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Motor Fleet

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66515410 - Financial loss insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66516400 - General liability insurance services
  • 66518100 - Insurance brokerage services
  • 66516100 - Motor vehicle liability insurance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Insurance and risk management related services associated with the Motor Fleet as required by A2Dominion Group Ltd and subsidiary organisations organisations for a period of three years and three months, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at A2Dominion's sole discretion.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £20,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

39

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 3

Maximum number: 7

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

This will be a two stage process, including a SQ (Selection Questionnaire) stage. Bidders failing to meet certain required minimum standards at selection stage will be rejected. Bidders meeting the required standards for each Lot at SQ stage will be ranked according to the highest score achieved up to 7 in number, subject to a minimum score of 65%. Should there be more than 7, the authority will reject in reverse order (lowest scoring Bidder first) until there are 7 SQs achieving over 65%. Selection Criteria for the SQ stage are stated in the SQ documentation.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The contract will be for an initial three year and three month period with the option to extend for a further two years at A2Dominion Group's sole discretion,

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ealing:-Insurance-services./7AG79DQ8YF

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re)

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66515410 - Financial loss insurance services
  • 66515411 - Pecuniary loss insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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 A2Dominion Group for a period of three years and three months, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at A2Dominion's sole discretion.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £220,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

39

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 3

Maximum number: 7

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

This will be a two stage process, including a SQ (Selection Questionnaire) stage. Bidders failing to meet certain required minimum standards at selection stage will be rejected. Bidders meeting the required standards for each Lot at SQ stage will be ranked according to the highest score achieved up to 7 in number, subject to a minimum score of 65%. Should there be more than 7, the authority will reject in reverse order (lowest scoring Bidder first) until there are 7 SQs achieving over 65%. Selection Criteria for the SQ stage are stated in the SQ documentation.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The contract will be for an initial three year and three month period with the option to extend for a further two years at A2Dominioin's sole discretion.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ealing:-Insurance-services./7AG79DQ8YF

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re)

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66515410 - Financial loss insurance services
  • 66515411 - Pecuniary loss insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66516400 - General liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66516500 - Professional liability insurance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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 insurance (non Pool-Re) as required by A2Dominion Housing Group and subsidiary organisations for a period of three years and three months, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at A2Dominion's sole discretion.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £220,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

39

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 3

Maximum number: 7

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

This will be a two stage process, including a SQ (Selection Questionnaire) stage. Bidders failing to meet certain required minimum standards at selection stage will be rejected. Bidders meeting the required standards for each Lot at SQ stage will be ranked according to the highest score achieved up to 7 in number, subject to a minimum score of 65%. Should there be more than 7, the authority will reject in reverse order (lowest scoring Bidder first) until there are 7 SQs achieving over 65%. Selection Criteria for the SQ stage are stated in the SQ documentation.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The contract will be for an initial three year and three month period with the option to extend for a further two years at A2Dominioin's sole discretion.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ealing:-Insurance-services./7AG79DQ8YF

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Professional Indemnity

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66515410 - Financial loss insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66516500 - Professional liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for professional indemnity insurance as required by A2Dominion Housing Group and subsidiary organisations for a period of three years and three months, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at A2Dominion's sole discretion.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £55,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

39

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 3

Maximum number: 7

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

This will be a two stage process, including a SQ (Selection Questionnaire) stage. Bidders failing to meet certain required minimum standards at selection stage will be rejected. Bidders meeting the required standards for each Lot at SQ stage will be ranked according to the highest score achieved up to 7 in number, subject to a minimum score of 65%. Should there be more than 7, the authority will reject in reverse order (lowest scoring Bidder first) until there are 7 SQs achieving over 65%. Selection Criteria for the SQ stage are stated in the SQ documentation.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The contract will be for an initial three year and three month period with the option to extend for a further two years at A2Dominioin's sole discretion.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ealing:-Insurance-services./7AG79DQ8YF

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Crime/Fidelity Guarantee

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66515410 - Financial loss insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66516400 - General liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for crime/fidelity guarantee insurance as required by A2Dominion Housing Group and subsidiary organisations for a period of three years and three months, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at A2Dominion's sole discretion.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £33,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

39

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 3

Maximum number: 7

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

This will be a two stage process, including a SQ (Selection Questionnaire) stage. Bidders failing to meet certain required minimum standards at selection stage will be rejected. Bidders meeting the required standards for each Lot at SQ stage will be ranked according to the highest score achieved up to 7 in number, subject to a minimum score of 65%. Should there be more than 7, the authority will reject in reverse order (lowest scoring Bidder first) until there are 7 SQs achieving over 65%. Selection Criteria for the SQ stage are stated in the SQ documentation.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The contract will be for an initial three year and three month period with the option to extend for a further two years at A2Dominioin's sole discretion.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ealing:-Insurance-services./7AG79DQ8YF

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Alternative Risk Financing

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for Alternative Risk Financing and related services as required by A2 Dominion Housing Group and subsidiary organisations for a period of three years and three months, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at A2Dominion's sole discretion.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

39

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 3

Maximum number: 7

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

This will be a two stage process, including a SQ (Selection Questionnaire) stage. Bidders failing to meet certain required minimum standards at selection stage will be rejected. Bidders meeting the required standards for each Lot at SQ stage will be ranked according to the highest score achieved up to 7 in number, subject to a minimum score of 65%. Should there be more than 7, the authority will reject in reverse order (lowest scoring Bidder first) until there are 7 SQs achieving over 65%. Selection Criteria for the SQ stage are stated in the SQ documentation.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The contract will be for an initial three year and three month period with the option to extend for a further two years at A2Dominioin's sole discretion.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ealing:-Insurance-services./7AG79DQ8YF

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Commercial and Residential units known as 1-5 Thames Street, Staines

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66515200 - Property insurance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Insurance and risk management related services associated with Commercial and Residential units known as 1-5 Thames Street, Staines as required by A2 Dominion Housing Group and subsidiary organisations for a period of three years and three months, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at A2Dominion's sole discretion.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £30,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

39

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 3

Maximum number: 7

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

This will be a two stage process, including a SQ (Selection Questionnaire) stage. Bidders failing to meet certain required minimum standards at selection stage will be rejected. Bidders meeting the required standards for each Lot at SQ stage will be ranked according to the highest score achieved up to 7 in number, subject to a minimum score of 65%. Should there be more than 7, the authority will reject in reverse order (lowest scoring Bidder first) until there are 7 SQs achieving over 65%. Selection Criteria for the SQ stage are stated in the SQ documentation.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The contract will be for an initial three year and three month period with the option to extend for a further two years at A2Dominioin's sole discretion.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ealing:-Insurance-services./7AG79DQ8YF

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Residential and Commercial Units known as City Wharf, London, N1

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66515200 - Property insurance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Insurance and risk management elated services associated with Residential and Commercial Units known as City Wharf, London, N1 as required by A2 Dominion Housing Group and subsidiary organisations for a period of three years and three months, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at A2Dominion's sole discretion.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

39

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 3

Maximum number: 7

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

This will be a two stage process, including a SQ (Selection Questionnaire) stage. Bidders failing to meet certain required minimum standards at selection stage will be rejected. Bidders meeting the required standards for each Lot at SQ stage will be ranked according to the highest score achieved up to 7 in number, subject to a minimum score of 65%. Should there be more than 7, the authority will reject in reverse order (lowest scoring Bidder first) until there are 7 SQs achieving over 65%. Selection Criteria for the SQ stage are stated in the SQ documentation.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The contract will be for an initial three year and three month period with the option to extend for a further two years at A2Dominioin's sole discretion.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ealing:-Insurance-services./7AG79DQ8YF

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Commercial and Residential units known as York Place, London

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66515200 - Property insurance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Insurance and risk management related services associated with Commercial and Residential units known as York Place, London as required by A2 Dominion Housing Group and subsidiary organisations for a period of three years and three months, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at A2Dominion's sole discretion.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £110,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

39

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 3

Maximum number: 7

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

This will be a two stage process, including a SQ (Selection Questionnaire) stage. Bidders failing to meet certain required minimum standards at selection stage will be rejected. Bidders meeting the required standards for each Lot at SQ stage will be ranked according to the highest score achieved up to 7 in number, subject to a minimum score of 65%. Should there be more than 7, the authority will reject in reverse order (lowest scoring Bidder first) until there are 7 SQs achieving over 65%. Selection Criteria for the SQ stage are stated in the SQ documentation.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The contract will be for an initial three year and three month period with the option to extend for a further two years at A2Dominioin's sole discretion.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ealing:-Insurance-services./7AG79DQ8YF


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Potential suppliers will be asked to evidence permissions by the FCA, PRA or other appropriate regulatory authority indicating the types of insurance/service the bidder is authorised to arrange or provide.

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

Selection Criteria as stated in the procurement documents including providers to produce financial information in relation to the type of services offered, including but not limited to 3 years reports and accounts.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

The financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of ‘BBB’ from standard and poor, ‘B++’ from A M best, or an equivalent rating by an independent and reputable credit rating agency and approved by the bidder’s market security committee. In the case of any rating less than A-, the contracting authority will evaluate and accept the nominated insurer(s) at its sole discretion, subject to disclosure and acceptance prior to the ITT bid deadline of the bidder’s market security committee’s latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder’s market security committee.

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.1) Information about a particular profession

Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession

Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision

For Insurance services, Insurers authorised under the Financial services and Markets Act 2000, Insurance Companies Act 1982 (and any other statutory modifications there of) and regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority, UK Financial Conduct Authority, or equivalent in another member state of the European Economic Area. Insurance brokers registered with and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Competitive procedure with negotiation

four.1.5) Information about negotiation

The contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without conducting negotiations

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

12 August 2024

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

15 August 2024

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.3) Additional information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Bidders should note that for reasons of confidentiality, full Tender specification and supporting information will be made available only to those Bidders that are selected to proceed to the Invitation to Tender Stage. Sufficient detail is provided within this Contract Notice, the SQ and via the Authority's e-procurement portal to enable the Bidder to decide whether to participate in this process.

At the ITT stage, all respondents will be required to detail your proposed insurance wordings and provide details of relevant experience of all account servicing, claims handling and risk management staff.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Ealing:-Insurance-services./7AG79DQ8YF

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7AG79DQ8YF

GO Reference: GO-2024712-PRO-26876195

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales Royal Courts of Justice

The Strand

London

W2 2LL

Country

United Kingdom