Contract

Provision of Insurance and related services to Bernicia Group

  • Bernicia Group

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-032481

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02bc17

Published 30 December 2021, 4:05pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Bernicia Group

Ashwood House, Oakwood Way, Ashington

Northumberland

NE63 0XF

Contact

Our Consultant for this Project Gibbs Laidler Consulting

Email

Jenny.Aley@gibbslaidler.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1959562242

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.bernicia.com/

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Provision of Insurance and related services to Bernicia Group

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 66510000 - Insurance services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Bernicia Group

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Lowest offer: £3,623,020 / Highest offer: £3,683,326 taken into consideration

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Bernicia Group

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66513100 - Legal expenses insurance services
  • 66513200 - Contractor's all-risk insurance services
  • 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services
  • 66515100 - Fire insurance services
  • 66515200 - Property insurance services
  • 66515410 - Financial loss insurance services
  • 66515411 - Pecuniary loss insurance services
  • 66516000 - Liability insurance services
  • 66516400 - General liability insurance services
  • 66516500 - Professional liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency 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

A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for Bernicia Group, excluding Motor fleet risks (see Lot 2), Engineering Inspections (see Lot 3), Cyber Risks (see Lot 4) ,Terrorism Insurance (See Lot 5) and Kingston Property Services (See Lot 6).

The programme will require Insurance and related services for risks that may include but not be limited to: property damage and business interruption, employers, public, products and property owners liability, business combined/office, money, all risks, computer, contract works, group personal accident, professional indemnity, fidelity guarantee/crime and employment practices liability.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bernicia Group have entered into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

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-Northumberland:-Insurance-services./4ME2D3EM7S

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Insurance and related services for Motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor Legal Expenses and Occasional Business Use)

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66514110 - Motor vehicle insurance services
  • 66516100 - Motor vehicle liability insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency 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 for motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor legal expenses and Occasional business use extensions).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bernicia Group have entered into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

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-Northumberland:-Insurance-services./4ME2D3EM7S

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Insurance and related services associated with items of Engineering plant and a programme of Engineering inspections

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services
  • 66519200 - Engineering insurance services
  • 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services
  • 71631000 - Technical inspection services
  • 71632200 - Non-destructive testing 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

Engineering Insurance and an associated programme of inspections for statutory and other items of engineering plant and equipment. The Contracting Authority may require that LOLER Certification is planned 5 monthly, which will allow the Association one month to re-book appointments where access has not been gained. In addition, the Contracting Authority requires that the delivery of LOLER visits is done in line with its 'No access process', this includes evidenced appointments and records of any appointment failures

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bernicia Group have entered into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

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-Northumberland:-Insurance-services./4ME2D3EM7S

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Insurance and related services associated with Cyber risks for Bernicia Group

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66515000 - Damage or loss insurance services
  • 66518000 - Insurance brokerage and agency 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 Cyber risks for Bernicia Group

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bernicia Group have entered into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with the option to extend the award period by up to 2 further years (or 2 periods of insurance), subject to satisfactory service, performance and cost.

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-Northumberland:-Insurance-services./4ME2D3EM7S

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism Risks for Bernicia Group

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
  • 66510000 - 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

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism risks for Bernicia Group

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bernicia Group have entered into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with an option to extend the Award period subject to service, performance and cost.

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-Northumberland:-Insurance-services./4ME2D3EM7S

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Insurance and related services associated with Kingston Property Services

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66510000 - Insurance services
  • 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
  • 66518300 - Insurance claims adjustment services
  • 66516000 - 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 related services associated with Kingston Property Services for Bernicia Group

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bernicia Group have entered into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with an option to extend the Award period subject to service, performance and cost.

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

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northumberland:-Insurance-services./4ME2D3EM7S

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Insurance and related services associated with Bernicia Group

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66510000 - 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

A programme of General insurance and related services for Bernicia Group, Including Motor fleet risks, Engineering insurance/inspection, Cyber, Terrorism, Directors and Officers Liability. The programme will require Insurance and related services for risks that may include but not be limited to: property damage and business interruption, employers, public, products and property owners liability, business combined/office, money, all risks, computer, contract works, group personal accident, professional indemnity, fidelity guarantee/crime, employment practices liability, cyber and terrorism.

This lot is a combination of lots 1,2,3,4,5 and 6

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Bernicia Group have entered into Long Term Agreements with the bidder and/or the bidder's proposed Risk carriers for 3 years (or 3 periods of insurance), with an option to extend the Award period subject to service, performance and cost.

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

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northumberland:-Insurance-services./4ME2D3EM7S


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Competitive procedure with negotiation

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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2021/S 000-013476


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

1

Lot No

1

Title

Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Bernicia Group

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29 November 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Zurich Insurance plc (UK Branch) trading as Zurich Municipal

The Zurich Centre, 3000 Parkway, Whiteley

Hampshire

PO15 7JZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
National registration number

13460

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Lowest offer: £1,832,077 / Highest offer: £2,028,635 taken into consideration


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

2

Lot No

2

Title

Insurance and related services for Motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor Legal Expenses and Occasional Business Use)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29 November 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Zurich Insurance plc (UK Branch) trading as Zurich Municipal

The Zurich Centre, 3000 Parkway, Whiteley

Hampshire

PO15 7JZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
National registration number

13460

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Lowest offer: £228,984 / Highest offer: £236,370 taken into consideration


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

3

Lot No

3

Title

Insurance and related services associated with items of Engineering plant and a programme of Engineering inspections

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29 November 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Zurich Insurance plc (UK Branch) trading as Zurich Municipal

The Zurich Centre, 3000 Parkway, Whiteley

Hampshire

PO15 7JZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
National registration number

13460

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Lowest offer: £252,915 / Highest offer: £275,565 taken into consideration


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

4

Lot No

4

Title

Insurance and related services associated with Cyber risks for Bernicia Group

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29 November 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Weald Insurance Brokers Ltd

Knighthood House, Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead

West Sussex

RH19 1LB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
National registration number

00957953

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Lowest offer: £22,707 / Highest offer: £32,426 taken into consideration

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Proportion: 90 %


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

5

Lot No

5

Title

Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism Risks for Bernicia Group

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29 November 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Zurich Insurance plc (UK Branch) trading as Zurich Municipal

The Zurich Centre, 3000 Parkway, Whiteley

Hampshire

PO15 7JZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
National registration number

13460

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Lowest offer: £84,840 / Highest offer: £117,033 taken into consideration


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

6

Lot No

6

Title

Insurance and related services associated with Kingston Property Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29 November 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Zurich Insurance plc (UK Branch) trading as Zurich Municipal

The Zurich Centre, 3000 Parkway, Whiteley

Hampshire

PO15 7JZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
National registration number

13460

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Lowest offer: £984,685 / Highest offer: £1,249,848 taken into consideration


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

7

Lot No

7

Title

Insurance and related services associated with Bernicia Group

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

To view this notice, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=639749955

GO Reference: GO-20211221-PRO-19427065

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The High Court of England and Wales

London

Telephone

+44 1959562242

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

The Contracting Authority have entered into these contracts following a 10 calendar day standstill period starting on the day after the notification of the result. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or who are at risk of harm by a breach of the Regulations to bring proceedings in the High Court. Any such proceedings must be brought within the limitation period specified by the Regulations according to the remedy sought.

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

The Cabinet Office

London

Telephone

+44 1959562242

Country

United Kingdom