Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Housing Consortium Ltd is inviting tenders for a Simple Tenants Contents Insurance, engaging in an open procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. Targeting the services industry, the procurement is valued at £60,000,000.00 and involves the creation of a framework agreement with a single supplier, focusing on insurance services. This initiative is based in Sunderland, United Kingdom, with key dates being 15 July 2025 for the end of the enquiry period and 22 August 2025 for tender submissions. The expected start date for the framework contract is 1 April 2026, extending over four years. The procurement is designed to support Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and other related organisations.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality and competitively priced home contents insurance schemes. SMEs may find this tender particularly appealing given the suitability criteria, which are SME-friendly. Businesses with robust underwriting methodologies, innovative marketing strategies, and a focus on social value are well-suited to this opportunity to expand their market presence and build partnerships with public sector housing organisations. The criteria for award focus on both competitive pricing and quality, allowing businesses to leverage their unique strengths in these areas.

Tender

Simple Tenants Contents Insurance

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

1st July 2025 18:05:11 PM

Tender Deadline

22nd August 2025 11:00:00 AM 45 days remaining
Contract Summary

We are about to enter a Formal UK/PCR Compliant tender process (ompetitive Flexible) to procure a Home Contents Insurance Scheme - the framework commencement date is 1 April 2026 and will last for a period of four years. This framework will be limited to Local Authorities (LA), Large Scale Voluntary Transfer organisations (LSVT’s), Registered Providers (RP)/Social Landlords (RSL’s), Housing Associations, Arms Length Management Organisations (ALMO’s), Tenant Management Organisations, housing co-operatives. Please click on the following link to our website which lists our current memberships and all other eligible members. Please note the Member Organisations listed will still be eligible to access the framework even if they are subject to name changes or merger/group structure changes. https://nhcprocurement.org.uk/who-can-access-our-solutions/ To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=961645474
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-055721

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Competitive Flexible Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM

Buyer Name

Drew Frame

Buyer Email

drew.frame@nhcprocurement.org.uk

Buyer Phone

01915661035

Buyer Address

Hope Street Xchange, 1-3 Hind Street

Sunderland

SR1 3QD

United Kingdom

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Simple Tenants Contents Insurance

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM

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