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Published 3 Apr 2025, 11:02 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Insurance and Related Services 2025 for Angus Housing Association

Official notice

Authority: Angus Housing Association (Housing)

4 lotsServicesCompetitive procedure with negotiationMax 4 lots to bidMax 3 lots per supplier
Published estimate£250,000total for 4 lots
Submissions closed 5 May 2025awarded 6 Sept 2025
Awarded to Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd3 awards

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Contract is for the provision of general insurance and related services, including

claims handling, loss control services and general

programme maintenance and advice as required by Angus Housing Association

commencing 30th September 2025. A full Summary of

Current Cover will be provided with the Invitation to Tender to selected bidders.

Bids are invited from suitably qualified insurance brokers

and direct providers for the entire scope of services. The procurement will follow the

two-stage Competitive with Negotiation Procedure with a pre-qualifying

stage based on completed SPDs and bidders will be selected on the basis of their

capability, capacity and experience to perform the contract.

  • Recurrence: Between three or five years, from the date of this notice.

CPV: Financial and insurance services · General liability insurance services · Insurance brokerage services · Insurance services · Liability insurance services · Professional liability insurance services · Property insurance services

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · no lot values published · a supplier may bid for at most 4 and win at most 3 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Insurance for Property & related Business Interruption risks (possibly including Property Owners LiabilityAwardedRenewal

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage

services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss

control services for property, legal liabilities and other general insurances as

required by Angus Housing Association for a period of three years

commencing 30.09.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years

at Angus Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from

suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The

Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with

bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre

qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial

and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be

completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be

awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific

evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract

documents Additional information: A Summary of Angus' current insurances will be made available along

with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit

the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of

the procurement

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Angus Housing Assocation's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.Second stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Pool-Re) as required by Angus Housing AssociationRenewal

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 insurance as

required by Angus Housing Association for a period of three years

commencing 30.09.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years

at Angus Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from

suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The

Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with

bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre

qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial

and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be

completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be

awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific

evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents Additional information: A Summary of Angus' current insurances will be made available along

with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit

the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of

the procurement

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Angus Housing Assocation's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.Second stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) as required by Angus Housing AssociationAwardedRenewal

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 insurance as

required by Angus Housing Association for a period of three years

commencing 30.09.2025, with the option to extend by up to a further two years

at Angus Housing Association's sole discretion. Bids are invited from

suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The

Contract will follow the two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with

bidders being selected on the basis of the responses contained in the pre

qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity, financial

and economic standing and experience to perform the contract. SPDs must be

completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The Contract will be

awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific

evaluation criteria detailed within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents Additional information: A Summary of Angus' current insurances will be made available along

with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are required to submit

the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be considered for Stage 2 of

the procurement

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Angus Housing Assocation's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.Second stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk as required by Angus Housing AssociationAwardedRenewal

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage

services (where applicable), professional advice, claims

management and loss control services for cyber liability and related services as

required by Angus Housing Association Limited for a period

of three years commencing 30.09.2025, with the option to extend by up to a

further two years at Angus Housing Association's sole discretion.

Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and

direct insurers. The Contract will follow the two-stage

Competitive Procedure with Negotiation with bidders being selected on the

basis of the responses contained in the

pre-qualifying SPD. Bidders will be expected have the capability, capacity,

financial and economic standing and experience to perform the

contract. SPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied.

The Contract will be awarded on the basis of Most

Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed

within the Invitation To Tender and contract documents. Additional information: A Summary of Angus Housing Association’s current insurances will be made

available along with the Invitation to Tender. Bidders are

required to submit the appropriate SPD, completed in full in order to be

considered for Stage 2 of the procurement

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The contract will be for an initial three year period with the option to extend for a further two years at Angus Housing Association's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three or five year period.Second stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 3 lots
Quality: 40%Price: 60%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality: 40%
  • Cost: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 40
  • Cost: 60
Conditions of participation3
  • Suitability

    List and brief description of conditions:

    As a minimum, you are required to demonstrate:

    1. you are an insurance broker registered with and regulated by the UK Financial

    Conduct Authority or an insurer authorised /and or

    regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority indicating the types of

    insurance/service the bidder is authorised to arrange or provide

    (See question 4a of SPD)

    1. the financial ability and strength to deliver the programme (see question 4b of

    SPD)

    1. the governance arrangements of the bidding organisation and where part of a

    larger Group, the title, positioning and legal status of the

    bidding organisation within that Group

    1. the ability to provide social landlords with a choice of insurers and/or options
    2. a record of successful provision of relevant services to other organisations that

    are similar in profile to the contracting authority (see

    question 4C1.2 of SPD)

    1. a skilled and competent service team, being client relationship management,

    technical staff, broking/underwriting expertise, claims

    managers and risk managers (see question 4C6 of SPD)

    1. your commitment to delivering quality service to Key Housing Association,

    including that provided by any third party contractor

    employed by you or by the insurers you propose (see question 4C10 of SPD)

    1. your ability to demonstrate client satisfaction on at least 3 similar contracts
    2. commitment to corporate and individual professional development defined by

    the CII or similar professional organisation (s…

  • Condition of participation
    no text published
    Minimum: (1) All candidates will be required to provide evidence of relevant insurance limits as detailed in the SPD (2) All candidates will be required to provide a statement, covering the 3 previous financial years including the overall turnover of the bidder and the turnover in respect…
  • Technical & professional ability

    Bidders must be either an insurance broker registered with and regulated by the UK

    Financial Conduct Authority or an insurer

    authorised/and or regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority indicating the

    types of insurance/service the bidder is authorised to

    arrange or provide.

Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · Between three or five years, from the date of this notice.
First published
3 Apr 2025, 11:02 BST
Last source update
16 Oct 2025, 12:57 BST
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-065901
Classification (CPV)
Financial and insurance servicesGeneral liability insurance servicesInsurance brokerage servicesInsurance servicesLiability insurance servicesProfessional liability insurance servicesProperty insurance services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM71)
Official registry OCID
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Publisher note: 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 and within the SPD to enable the Bidder to decide whether to participate in this process. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. 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. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Information will be included in the Invitation to Tender at the next stage of the process. Download the copy of the online SPD document here (to be completed online through postbox submission): https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=794895 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=794895. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. 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. (SC Ref:794895) Download the copy of the online SPD document here (to be completed online through postbox submission): https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=794895 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=794895 The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. 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. (SC Ref:794895) Download the copy of the online SPD document here (to be completed online through postbox submission): https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=794895 (SC Ref:813286)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Submission deadline
5 May 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

5 May 2025 → 16 Oct 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Submission deadline
    5 May 2025, 12:00 BST
  2. Invitations to tender expected
    12 May 2025, 00:00 BST
  3. Bids must remain valid until387 days ago
    30 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
  4. Notice published372 days ago
    16 Oct 2025, 12:57 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    16 Oct 2025, 12:57 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 3
Awarded value £686,1003 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 10
Contracts signed 3latest 6 Sept 2025

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Insurance for Property & related Business Interruption risks (possibly including Property Owners Liability4bids · 4 electronic0——
3 · Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism and/or Political Violence (Non Pool-Re) as required by Angus Housing Association2bids · 2 electronic0——
4 · Insurance and related services associated with Cyber Risk as required by Angus Housing Association4bids · 4 electronic0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Angus Housing Association

Contracting authorityHousingBody governed by public lawHousing and community amenities 93 High Street, Arbroath, Dundee, UK, DD4 0UDContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Arbroath Sheriff Clerk OfficeReview body ArbroathContact phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.