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FEW1604 - Haymarket Shopping Centre - Insurance

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 13:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent award for insurance services at Haymarket Shopping Centre, Leicester, has been completed by Leicester City Council, marking the conclusion of the procurement process. This procurement, under the classification of financial and insurance services, involves a direct award method. Ecclesiastical Insurance Office Plc has been identified as the supplier, with the contract valued at £300,000 GBP, covering the period from 17 November 2024 to 16 November 2027. The activity takes place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and the process operates under a services category. The initial tender and subsequent award indicate a preference for direct procurement, a strategic choice to ensure efficiency and potential cost-effectiveness.

This contract presents lucrative possibilities for businesses specialising in financial and insurance services, particularly those adept at handling large-scale contracts in the public sector. Firms with a solid local presence or those looking to expand operations within the East Midlands may find significant growth opportunities. Although Ecclesiastical Insurance Office Plc, a large scale business, has been successful in competing for this tender, the preference for SMEs by Leicester City Council suggests a broader avenue for smaller enterprises to engage in direct contractual relationships, thus fostering diverse market competition and enhancing business development potential within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FEW1604 - Haymarket Shopping Centre - Insurance

Notice Description

Appointment of an Insurer for Haymarket Shopping Centre, Leicester - Insurance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41c42bc-be54-4b4f-b10d-1b2db3fea31b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2024 - 16 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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