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II.1.1) Title
Provision of Insurance and related services to Southway Housing Trust Limited
II.1.2) Main CPV code
66510000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Southway Housing Trust Limited
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 625 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 5 lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lots 1-5 will be individually evaluated and multiple awards may result. Where the respondee is an insurance Broker, it may choose to place the insurance(s) required within each Lot with different insurers at it's discretion, but full details of the risk carrier(s) will be required.
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Insurance and related services for Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks, as required by Southway Housing Trust Limited
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
66513100
66513200
66515000
66515100
66515200
66515410
66515411
66516000
66516400
66516500
66517300
66518000
66518300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A programme of General (non-life) insurance and related services for Southway Housing Trust Limited. 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. This list is to be decided at the sole discretion of Southway Housing Trust Limited.
This Lot excludes: Motor (See Lot 2), Engineering (See Lot 3), Terrorism Pool Re (See Lot 4), Terrorism Non Pool Re (See Lot 5)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 250 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
26/11/2025
End:
25/11/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Southway Housing Trust Limited will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
This will be a two stage process, including a SQ (Selection Questionnaire) stage. Bidders failing to meet certain required minimum standards at selection (SQ) stage will be rejected. Bidders meeting the required standards for each Lot at SQ stage will be ranked according to the highest score achieved for the specific Lot and maybe rejected in reverse order to achieve our maximum number of operators for each Lot of the ITT stage. Selection Criteria for the SQ stage are summarised in this Contract Notice but will be more fully stated in the SQ documentation.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Southway Housing Trust Limited will consider entering 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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X2R23QDDWG
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Insurance and related services for Motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor Legal Expenses and Occasional Business Use)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
66514110
66516100
66517300
66518000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Insurance and related services for motor vehicle risks (possibly including Motor legal expenses and Occasional business use extensions)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
250 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
26/11/2025
End:
25/11/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Southway Housing Trust Limited will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
This will be a two stage process, including a SQ (Selection Questionnaire) stage. Bidders failing to meet certain required minimum standards at selection (SQ) stage will be rejected. Bidders meeting the required standards for each Lot at SQ stage will be ranked according to the highest score achieved for the specific Lot and maybe rejected in reverse order to achieve our maximum number of operators for each Lot of the ITT stage. Selection Criteria for the SQ stage are summarised in this Contract Notice but will be more fully stated in the SQ documentation.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Southway Housing Trust Limited will consider entering 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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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-Manchester:-Insurance-services./X2R23QDDWG
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Insurance and related services associated with items of Engineering plant and a programme of Engineering inspections
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
66000000
66510000
66517300
66518300
66519200
71631100
71631000
71632200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
65 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
26/11/2025
End:
25/11/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Southway Housing Trust Limited will consider entering 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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
This will be a two stage process, including a SQ (Selection Questionnaire) stage. Bidders failing to meet certain required minimum standards at selection (SQ) stage will be rejected. Bidders meeting the required standards for each Lot at SQ stage will be ranked according to the highest score achieved for the specific Lot and maybe rejected in reverse order to achieve our maximum number of operators for each Lot of the ITT stage. Selection Criteria for the SQ stage are summarised in this Contract notice but will be more fully stated in the SQ documentation.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Southway Housing Trust Limited will consider entering 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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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-Manchester:-Insurance-services./X2R23QDDWG
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism Risks (Pool Re Basis) for Southway Housing Trust Limited
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
66000000
66510000
66516000
66517300
66518000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism risks (Pool Re Basis) for Southway Housing Trust Limited
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
60 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
26/11/2025
End:
25/11/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Southway Housing Trust Limited will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
This will be a two stage process, including a SQ (Selection Questionnaire) stage. Bidders failing to meet certain required minimum standards at selection (SQ) stage will be rejected. Bidders meeting the required standards for each Lot at SQ stage will be ranked according to the highest score achieved for the specific Lot and maybe rejected in reverse order to achieve our maximum number of operators for each Lot of the ITT stage. Selection Criteria for the SQ stage are summarised in this Contract notice but will be more fully stated in the SQ documentation.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Southway Housing Trust Limited will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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-Manchester:-Insurance-services./X2R23QDDWG
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism (Non Pool Re Basis) Risks for Southway Housing Trust Limited
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
66510000
66516000
66516500
66517300
66518300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Insurance and related services associated with Terrorism (Non Pool Re Basis) Risks for Southway Housing Trust Limited
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
60 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
26/11/2025
End:
25/11/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Southway Housing Trust Limited will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
This will be a two stage process, including a SQ (Selection Questionnaire) stage. Bidders failing to meet certain required minimum standards at selection (SQ) stage will be rejected. Bidders meeting the required standards for each Lot at SQ stage will be ranked according to the highest score achieved for the specific Lot and maybe rejected in reverse order to achieve our maximum number of operators for each Lot of the ITT stage. Selection Criteria for the SQ stage are summarised in this Contract Notice but will be more fully stated in the SQ documentation.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Southway Housing Trust Limited will consider entering into Long term agreements with the bidder and/or the risk carriers proposed by the bidder, 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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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-Manchester:-Insurance-services./X2R23QDDWG
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Potential suppliers will be required to provide an overview of relevant services provided to property owners, property developers, public sector organisations, social landlords or other similar organisations over the past 5 years, plus details of three clients currently receiving similar services. Potential suppliers will be asked to evidence permissions by the FCA, PRA or other appropriate regulatory authority indicating the types of insurance/service the bidder is authorised to arrange or provide.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
The tender documents will require providers to produce financial information in relation to the type of services offered, including but not limited to 3 years reports and accounts.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
The financial ability to deliver the programme, including Insurers with a minimum rating of ‘BBB’ from standard and poor, ‘B++’ from A M best, or an equivalent rating by an independent and reputable credit rating agency and approved by the bidder’s market security committee. In the case of any rating less than A-, the contracting authority will evaluate and accept the nominated insurer(s) at its sole discretion, subject to disclosure and acceptance prior to the ITT bid deadline of the bidder’s market security committee’s latest report, including written recommendation from the bidder’s market security committee.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
The tender documents will require providers to detail their relevant professional experience, resource,skills,qualifications and quality control practices.
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Insurance-services./X2R23QDDWG