Published date: 30 May 2019
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Insurance services - 66510000
Location of contract
BS23 2QJ
Value of contract
£106,000
Procurement reference
MLN/SP/Insurance
Published date
30 May 2019
Closing date
7 June 2019
Contract start date
1 July 2019
Contract end date
30 June 2022
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies to provide comprehensive insurance cover for its entire business portfolio. The Insurance / Insurer services will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in Local Council Insurance and the wide ranging cover that this requires.
Companies from whom Weston-super-Mare Town Council procure goods and services must demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the contract.
The Town Council is looking for Insurance cover to be in place and commence on 1st July 2019 and as such any submission must confirm that this can be achieved. It is essential that you are able to meet the deadline of 1st July 2019 for policy to commence.
In addition, we are looking for a company who is able to demonstrate both excellent customer service and client support including assessment and advisory services for the duration of the Policy
Weston-super-Mare Town Council will evaluate the Expression of Interest submissions received, and shortlist qualifying companies to invite tenders for the project. Registration of interest does not imply inclusion on the tender list. Tender documents will be issued week commencing Monday 10th June 2019, appointments to discuss the requirements of the council will also be available this week.
EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
An aggregate of 3 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list.
Evaluation Criteria Pass / Fail
Proven experience in the supply of comprehensive Insurance /Insurer services to Local Councils Pass / Fail
Proven customer Care / Client support and advisory services for the duration of the policy. Pass / Fail
Proven knowledge of the Town Council sector specifically for a large Town Council (guideline population 30,000 plus) Pass / Fail
Confirmation that full Insured cover can commence on 1st July 2019 Pass / Fail
Interested parties are asked to submit Expressions of Interest to include their:
• Company name, address, contact name and registration number
• Company bankers name and account number & details of Insurance underwriter if working as a broker.
• Brief details of two recent (within last 36 months) similar size and scope of Insurance cover for town or parish councils provided by the company (Max 1000 words) for references to be sought.
• Confirmation that the company will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence Policy 1st July 2019
Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 7th June 2019 to:
Sarah Pearse
Deputy Town Clerk
Weston-super-Mare Town Council
Grove House
Grove Park
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 2QJ
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Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies to provide comprehensive insurance cover for its entire business portfolio. The Insurance / Insurer services will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in Local Council Insurance and the wide ranging cover that this requires.
Companies from whom Weston-super-Mare Town Council procure goods and services must demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the contract.
The Town Council is looking for Insurance cover to be in place and commence on 1st July 2019 and as such any submission must confirm that this can be achieved. It is essential that you are able to meet the deadline of 1st July 2019 for policy to commence.
In addition, we are looking for a company who is able to demonstrate both excellent customer service and client support including assessment and advisory services for the duration of the Policy
Weston-super-Mare Town Council will evaluate the Expression of Interest submissions received, and shortlist qualifying companies to invite tenders for the project. Registration of interest does not imply inclusion on the tender list. Tender documents will be issued week commencing Monday 10th June 2019, appointments to discuss the requirements of the council will also be available this week.
EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
An aggregate of 3 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list.
Evaluation Criteria Pass / Fail
Proven experience in the supply of comprehensive Insurance /Insurer services to Local Councils Pass / Fail
Proven customer Care / Client support and advisory services for the duration of the policy. Pass / Fail
Proven knowledge of the Town Council sector specifically for a large Town Council (guideline population 30,000 plus) Pass / Fail
Confirmation that full Insured cover can commence on 1st July 2019 Pass / Fail
Interested parties are asked to submit Expressions of Interest to include their:
• Company name, address, contact name and registration number
• Company bankers name and account number & details of Insurance underwriter if working as a broker.
• Brief details of two recent (within last 36 months) similar size and scope of Insurance cover provided for town or parish councils by the company (Max 1000 words) for references to be sought.
• Confirmation that the company will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence Policy 1st July 2019
Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 7th June 2019 to:
Sarah Pearse
Deputy Town Clerk
Weston-super-Mare Town Council
Grove House
Grove Park
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 2QJ
About the buyer
Contact name
Sarah Pearse
Address
Grove House
Grove Park
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 2QJ
England
Telephone
01934 632567
Website
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