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Tender

30 Jun 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds has initiated an active procurement process for the provision of student block hall insurance services, classified under CPV code 66510000. This involves providing insurance for the university’s accommodation portfolio, accommodating about 8,000 bed spaces, including options for married and international students. The tender, titled "GB-Leeds: PE2026-27_5017 Provision of Student Block Hall Insurance," is in the tender stage. The procurement process is open and follows an open procedure method with the tender period ending on 30th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2028. The services are required in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with an anticipated contract value of approximately £100,000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in insurance services. Companies with the capability to offer standard and enhanced coverage options, as well as manage portfolio changes, are well-suited for this opportunity. Although the tender is open to all qualified businesses, it explicitly does not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs. With the University of Leeds as the buying organisation, successful firms can establish long-term relationships and expand their service offerings within the higher education sector, where demand for comprehensive insurance coverage is a constant necessity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-Leeds: PE2026-27_5017 Provision of Student Block Hall Insurance

Notice Description

Provision of student personal possessions insurance for residents across the University of Leeds accommodation portfolio (approximately 8,000 bed spaces), including properties for married and international students. The policy must provide a standard level of cover with optional enhanced cover available for individual purchase. The provider must accommodate portfolio changes over the contract term and may offer options to mitigate the University's liability for losses such as damage and voids.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04cf5909-8a42-4522-94eb-cbe538a1ee09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744be6d3-6188-4f7d-a29f-3f9281ad7fb4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9BT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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