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Residents Home Contents Insurance - Durham Aged Mineworkers' Homes Association (DAMHA)

DURHAM AGED MINEWORKERS' HOMES ASSOCIATION

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21 Jan 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves the Durham Aged Mineworkers' Homes Association (DAMHA), located in Chester-le-Street, as the buying organisation. The contract focuses on providing residents home contents insurance, including premium rates for standard cover, accidental damage, and additional items such as wheelchairs and hearing aids for approximately 1,850 properties. This tender falls under the "Financial and insurance services" industry category and is located within the UKC region in the United Kingdom. It has reached the "award" stage, with AON UK Ltd being awarded the contract. The contract is valued at £55,000 and spans from the 6th of April, 2026, to the 4th of April, 2027. The procurement method used was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, as per the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and insurance services, particularly those capable of tailoring products to meet specific client needs like home contents insurance. The contract with the Durham Aged Mineworkers' Homes Association highlights an opportunity for growth and a stable, year-long engagement with a public authority. Business organisations that are adept in managing large client bases and providing personalised insurance solutions could leverage this contract to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector insurance market. Engaging in such contracts could enhance their reputation and positioning in the industry, especially within the sub-central government landscape.

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Notice Title

Residents Home Contents Insurance - Durham Aged Mineworkers' Homes Association (DAMHA)

Notice Description

Premium rate for standard cover inc. Accidental Damage & Premium Rate for add ons, Wheelchairs, Hearing Aids & Personal Items for residents in our properties, approx 1850. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1007989428

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005119-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 4 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM AGED MINEWORKERS' HOMES ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Ian Kirkby
Contact Email
ikirkby@damha.org.uk
Contact Phone
0191 388 1111

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER-LE-STREET
Postcode
DH3 3YH
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Chester-le-Street West Central
Westminster Constituency
North Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AON

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