- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Bernicia Group
- Lot 2. Insurance and related services for Motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor Legal Expenses and Occasional Business Use)
- Lot 3. Insurance and related services associated with items of Engineering plant and a programme of Engineering inspections
- Lot 4. Insurance and related services associated with Cyber risks for Bernicia Group
- Lot 5. Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism Risks for Bernicia Group
- Lot 6. Insurance and related services associated with Kingston Property Services
- Lot 7. Insurance and related services associated with Bernicia Group
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
Telephone
+44 1959562242
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Internet address(es)
Main address
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