Scope
Reference
N/A
Description
The contracting authority is Basildon Borough Council and any Successor Body meaning one or more entities which assumes any of the Council's functions (as applicable) as a result of Local Government Reform (LGR).Such successor body or bodies may be, without limitation, a local authority, a combined county authority, a strategic authority or any other status determined pursuant to the Devolution and LGR Legislation."
Basildon Borough Council has provided for many years for the benefit of its tenants a successful Home Contents Insurance Scheme. This is a service that aims to provide them with a quality product that is competitively priced against what is available in the market both in terms of premium levels and the level of cover, including exclusions and excesses. It is important the scheme reflects the intended market and overall requirement to assist the Council in reducing financial exclusion. Currently there are approximately 1,363 existing policyholders from a total housing stock of approximately 10,672.
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Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 April 2026 to 6 April 2028
- Possible extension to 6 April 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
An option for the Council to extend for up to a further two years made up of multiple or single extensions up to a maximum of two years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66510000 - Insurance services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per PSQ
Technical ability conditions of participation
As Per Tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
23 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | Cost | 60% |
| Criterion 2 | Quality | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Basildon Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVJC-8287-HXYT
The Basildon Centre, St Martins Square
Basildon
SS14 1DL
United Kingdom
Region: UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government