Provision of motor insurance services to FRIC and its members

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    "description": "Contract for provision of insurance services relating to statutory insurance and comprehensive cover for the red fleet and light fleet vehicles owned by, leased by or hired by Members of FRIC. The\testimated contract value is £1,275,500 excluding insurance premium tax. The services will be supplied by QBE UK Limited.",
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    "procurementMethodRationale": "The contract is being awarded to a supplier which is not an excluded supplier because a justification applies in accordance with section 41(1)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023. \na.\tThe justification for the direct award of the contract is provided under Schedule 5, paragraph 13 (Urgency). \nb.\tThe services procured under this contract, the provision of motor vehicle insurance, are statutory requirements and cannot be delayed or deferred beyond the contract commencement date. \nc.\tDue to the urgent and unforeseeable need to place a contract of insurance the contract cannot be awarded on the basis of a competitive tendering procedure. \nd.\tGiven the urgency, FRIC sought proposals from across the insurance market through its broker to obtain the most advantageous terms.",
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