PROVISION OF EMPLOYER LIABILITY INSURANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICE

Tender description

ASC090 PROVISION OF AN EMPLOYER LIABILITY INSURANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICE Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ("The Council") invites tenders for the provision of an Employer Liability Insurance (ELI) and Support Service in order to provide a high standard of support to our eligible Service Users who use their Direct Payment to employ one or more Personal Assistants. This may be the first time these people have taken the role of employer and they need to be made aware of their legal responsibilities. The successful Contractor will be required to support Service Users by setting up, renewing and administering annual Employer Liability Insurance policies, and by delivering appropriate legally based HR information, advice and guidance, appropriate training to ensure that their legal responsibilities as employers are met. Further details can be found in the Service Specification. The Council has a maximum rate of £130 per policy for the service, and The Council shall reject any bid(s) exceeding this limit. The Contract will commence on 6 April 2021 and will continue until 5 April 2023, with an option to extend for 12 months from 5 April 2023 until 5 April 2024. Suitably qualified and experienced persons and organisations are invited to express an interest in quoting for the above service. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to` Opt-In`. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 23 November 2020 at 12:00hrs