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Prior Information Notice

Provision of Insurance and Risk Related Services to Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited

  • First published: 21 October 2026
  • Last modified: 21 October 2026
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-078b86
Published by:
Rural Stirling Housing Association
Authority ID:
AA36431
Publication date:
21 October 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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 Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited’s sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure 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.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Rural Stirling Housing Association

Stirling Road, Doune, Perthshire

Doune

FK16 6AA

UK

Telephone: +44 1959562242

E-mail: Charles.mullen@gibbslaidler.co.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://rsha.org.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30717

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Provision of Insurance and Risk Related Services to Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited

II.1.2) Main CPV code

66510000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

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 Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited’s sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure 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.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 506 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Insurance and risk related services associated with Property, legal liability and other general (non-life) insurable risks as required by Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

66510000

66513200

66513100

66515000

66515100

66515200

66515410

66516000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM77

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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 Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited’s sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure 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.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Insurance and risk related services associated with Cyber insurable risks as required by Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

66510000

66515000

66516000

66515411

66515410

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM77

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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 insurances as required by Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited’s sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure 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.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Insurance and risk related services associated with Terrorism (Pool Re) insurable risks as required by Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

66510000

66515000

66515410

66516000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM77

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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 (pool re) insurances as required by Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited’s sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure 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.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Insurance and risk related services associated with Terrorism (Non-Pool Re) insurable risks as required by Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

66510000

66515000

66515410

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM77

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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 (non-pool re) insurances as required by Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited’s sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure 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.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Insurance and risk related services associated with Directors' and Officers' insurable risks as required by Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

66510000

66515410

66515411

66516000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM77

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for directors' and officers' insurances as required by Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited’s sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure 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.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Insurance and risk related services associated with Professional Indemnity insurable risks as required by Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

66510000

66516000

66515410

66515411

66516500

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM77

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for professional indemnity insurances as required by Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited’s sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure 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.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Insurance and risk related services associated with Crime insurable risks as required by Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

66510000

66515000

66515410

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM77

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for crime insurances as required by Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited’s sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure 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.

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Insurance and risk related services associated with Alternative Risk Financing insurable risks as required by Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

66510000

66513100

66513200

66515000

66515100

66515200

66515410

66515411

66516000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM77

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope of the Contract includes the provision of insurance cover, brokerage services (where applicable), professional advice, claims management and loss control services for alternative risk financing insurances as required by Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited for a period of three years commencing 01.04.2027, with the option to extend by up to a further two years at Rural Stirling Housing Association Limited’s sole discretion. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced insurance brokers and direct insurers. The Contract will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure 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.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

22/10/2026

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=842776.

(SC Ref:842776)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

20/10/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
66513200 Contractors all-risk insurance services Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services
66515000 Damage or loss insurance services Insurance services
66515410 Financial loss insurance services Damage or loss insurance services
66515100 Fire insurance services Damage or loss insurance services
66510000 Insurance services Insurance and pension services
66513100 Legal expenses insurance services Legal insurance and all-risk insurance services
66516000 Liability insurance services Insurance services
66515411 Pecuniary loss insurance services Damage or loss insurance services
66516500 Professional liability insurance services Liability insurance services
66515200 Property insurance services Damage or loss insurance services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
Charles.mullen@gibbslaidler.co.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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